GES Director-General Commiserates with Dr Apaak Over Father’s Passing

Bolgatanga: Professor Ernest Kofi Davis, the Director-General (DG) of the Ghana Education Service (GES), has commiserated with Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, the Deputy Minister for Education, following the death of his father, Pastor John Azundeem Apaak. Pastor Apaak passed away on November 4, 2025, at the age of 81 and is scheduled to be buried today, January 31, at Doninga in the Builsa South District. According to Ghana News Agency, a statement issued by Mr. Nathaniel N-yaaba, the Upper East Regional Public Relations Officer of the GES, noted that the DG was accompanied by Dr. Munawaru Issahaque, the Acting Deputy DG in charge of Quality and Access. The delegation offered their condolences to the Deputy Minister, who is also the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Builsa South constituency, and his family, praying for the peaceful repose of Pastor Apaak's soul. The statement indicated that, during the visit, the DG interacted with management and key education stakeholders, including the leaderships of the Confer ence of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) and the Teachers' and Educational Workers' Union (TEWU). Addressing the staff of the GES Regional Office, Professor Davis urged them to continue working with diligence and integrity to enhance the Service's reputation and further reaffirmed his commitment to improving the welfare of both teaching and non-teaching staff across the country.