Family of late Lawra Naa Karbo formally informs Bagbin of his death

The family of the late Lawra Naa Karbo has formally informed Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin of the traditional ruler’s funeral arrangements and invited him to attend the final funeral rites.

A delegation led by Anthony Abayifaa Karbo paid a courtesy call on the Speaker to communicate the arrangements and seek his participation in the mourning activities.

The family disclosed that the final funeral rites will be held from November 25 to November 29, 2026.

Speaking on behalf of the family, Mr Karbo highlighted the late traditional ruler’s contributions to chieftaincy and traditional leadership, noting that he served as President of the Upper West Regional House of Chiefs and as immediate past Vice-President of the National House of Chiefs.

He said the visit was important to the Binne-Karbo Royal Family as part of efforts to formally invite the Speaker to mourn with them.

“As members of the Binne-Karbo Royal Family, we deem it important to reach out to your august office to invite you to mourn with us,” he said.

Mr Karbo added that communicating the funeral dates ahead of time would enable the Speaker to make the necessary arrangements to attend, despite his busy schedule.

In his response, Mr Bagbin expressed shock and sadness over the death of the late Lawra Naa Karbo, describing him as a man of great stature, discipline and exemplary character.

The Speaker’s remarks underscored the late traditional ruler’s standing and contribution to traditional leadership.

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