In a solemn and mournful announcement, Ghana has bid farewell to one of its most distinguished figures, as Enoch Teye Mensah, the former Minister of Youth and Sports, passed away at the age of 77. The veteran politician breathed his last in a South African hospital, where he had been undergoing treatment for an undisclosed illness.
E. T. Mensah, who previously served as the Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, leaves behind a legacy of remarkable contributions to the nation. He held the pivotal position of Minister of Youth and Sports during the terms served by the late ex-President Jerry John Rawlings, becoming the inaugural figure to lead the ministry in the Fourth Republic.
Not only did Honourable E. T. Mensah serve as the Minister of Youth and Sports, but he also held the portfolios of Minister of Education and Minister of Employment and Social Welfare during his tenure with the National Democratic Party government. His dedication to public service extended even beyond his parliamentary career, as he assumed the role of a council member in the esteemed Council of State following his retirement from Parliament in 2016.
E. T. Mensah’s name will forever be etched in the annals of Ghana’s sports history. He played a pivotal role in the nation’s sporting successes during the 1990s, particularly in fostering the excellence of Ghana’s youth national teams on the global stage.
As Ghana collectively mourns the loss of this iconic figure, his profound influence on both politics and sports will be celebrated, and his memory will continue to inspire generations to come.
