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Kessben Group founder, Lawyer Stephen Kwabena Boateng dead
The Kessben Group of Companies has announced the passing of its Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer, Lawyer Stephen Kwabena Boateng Esq., popularly known as Kwabena Kesse or Kessben.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, the Management of the Group said Mr. Boateng died in Kumasi following a short illness.
“It is with profound sorrow that the Management of Kessben Group of Companies announce the passing of its President/ Founder/ Chief Executive Officer; Lawyer Stephen Boateng who passed on Wednesday August 19, 2026 following a short period of illness in Kumasi,” the statement read.
Mr. Boateng was the visionary behind one of Ghana’s fastest-growing conglomerates. Under his leadership, the Kessben Group expanded to include, Kessben Media, Kessben Travel and Tours Limited, Fosuah Hotel Limited, Kessben Driving School Limited, Kessben Shipping and Freight Forwarding Limited, Aseda Clinic Limited, Transit World Limited, Aseda Insurance Brokerage Limited, and Kessben University College.
Described by staff and colleagues as a bold entrepreneur, legal practitioner and philanthropist, “Kwabena Kesse” built the Kessben brand into a household name across media, education, hospitality, transport and health.
“The entire group mourns this tragic loss and we extend our deepest condolence to his family, church, legal fraternity and wider social associates during this time of sorrow,” Management added.
The family has requested privacy and solemnity during this period of grief.
According to the statement, further details regarding the official dates for the one-week observation and final funeral rites will be announced in due course.
A book of condolence will be opened at his residence in Denyame, Kumasi from 9:00am on Friday, August 21, 2026.
Tributes have begun pouring in from the media, legal and business communities, with many describing the late Lawyer Boateng as a self-made man who created jobs and opportunities for thousands of Ghanaians.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Management and staff of Owass FM have announced the passing of media personality, comedian and politician Seth Kwame Dzokoto following a medical emergency during a live morning show discussion at the station earlier today.
According to the station, Dzokoto was participating in a panel discussion on its morning show “Oman Nkoso” when he suddenly took ill and collapsed.
A statement from the station said its team immediately rushed him to the hospital for medical attention, but he was pronounced dead by the attending medical doctor upon arrival.
“We are deeply saddened by this unfortunate incident, which occurred in the course of our regular programming. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, loved ones, colleagues, and all those who have been affected by his passing,” the statement said.
Management acknowledged that information about the incident is already circulating in the public domain, but appealed to the public and colleague media houses to respect the privacy of the bereaved family and refrain from circulating unverified information or speculation regarding the circumstances of his death.
Owass FM extended its heartfelt condolences to the family of Seth Kwame Dzokoto.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The State through the Attorney General (AG) has filed an appeal at the Supreme Court challenging the suspension of the trial in the case of The Republic v Hanan Aludiba and Faiza Seidu.
On Monday, the Court of Appeal suspended the trial in the case. But the prosecution says it has filed an appeal against the suspension order.
According to the update, the law does not allow a criminal trial to be suspended simply because an accused person has complained about some of the charges on the charge sheet, particularly when those complaints were dismissed as meritless.
It argues that if the Court of Appeal’s decision is allowed to stand, no prosecution will ever be possible, since all it would take for a trial to be suspended is an accused person complaining about anything on the charge sheet.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
