The wreath-laying ceremony honoring the late President John Evans Atta Mills was expected to be a solemn affair, filled with tributes and quiet reflection.
But when retired Commissioner of Police (COP) Kofi Boakye stepped onto the grounds of Asomdwee Park, the atmosphere shifted, just slightly.
Not with fanfare, but with curiosity.
Dressed in all black, from his tailored suit to his polished shoes, Boakye’s look was completed with dark sunglasses and a phone call that seemed to command attention without a single word spoken. It wasn’t just his presence, it was his presence.
The man who once led Ghana’s police force with firm resolve now stood as the Director of Security Operations at the Presidency, looking not just fit, but strikingly youthful.
Social media lit up with reactions. “He looks younger than some of the active officers,” one user commented. Another joked, “Is COP Boakye aging backwards?” The TikTok clip of his arrival quickly made rounds, with Ghanaians marveling at how time seemed to have paused for the retired officer.
Boakye’s appearance wasn’t just about looks, it was symbolic. His quiet return to the public eye at a memorial for a president known for peace and integrity felt like a nod to the values he once upheld in uniform. It was a reminder that leadership doesn’t fade with retirement, it evolves.
As the ceremony continued, filled with tributes from dignitaries and family members, Boakye remained in the background. No speeches. No interviews. Just a man showing up to honor a leader he once served under, with the kind of quiet dignity that speaks louder than words.
Moments like these remind us that public figures, even in retirement, carry stories that resonate. And sometimes, all it takes is a pair of sunglasses and a purposeful walk to stir a nation’s memory.
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@tina_news_gh LIVE NOW || Fmr COP/ current director of security, Kofi Boakye arrives to Pays Respects at the 13th Wreath Laying Ceremony Honoring Late President John Evans Atta Mills
