London:Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, paid tribute to the late Professor Jason Arday at a memorial service held in the United Kingdom. The service, attended by members of the Ghanaian community, family, British MPs, ministers, the Mayor of London, and Cambridge scholars, among others, was a poignant occasion honoring Arday's legacy.
According to Ghana Web, Ablakwa highlighted Arday's significant achievements, including his historic appointment as the youngest Black professor at the University of Cambridge. He emphasized that Arday's contributions would continue to inspire future generations. The minister also acknowledged the late professor's charitable efforts and reaffirmed Ghana's support for its citizens worldwide.
Ablakwa further shared Arday's aspirational vision of interweaving love into society, underscoring Ghana's dedication to justice and equality. Professor Jason Arday, a distinguished British sociologist, passed away in south London on August 14, 2026, at the age of 41, shortly after resigning from his post at Cambridge amidst plagiarism claims.