Kofi Boakye Makes Rare Public Appearance at Atta Mills Wreath-Laying Ceremony
- Ghanaian police officer and former Chief of Police (COP), Kofi Boakye, caused a stir after he made an appearance at a public event
- He attended the wreath-laying ceremony held in honour of late Ghanaian President, Professor Atta Mills, at Asomdwee Park in Accra
- Social media users praised Boakye for remaining young despite advancing in years, after having retired back in 2023 at the age of 60
Former Chief of Police (COP) Rtd. Kofi Boakye courted attention during a rare public appearance at the Atta Mills wreath-laying ceremony held at the Asomdwee Park in Accra.
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Kofi Boakye arrived at the event looking young, fit, and handsome, sparking reactions of amazement from Ghanaians on social media.
A wreath-laying memorial was held in honour of late Ghanaian President Professor John Evans Fiifi Atta Mills on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
The date marked the 13th anniversary of his death, which occurred in 2012.
President Mills, who was battling throat cancer at the time, fell ill at work and was rushed to the hospital, where he passed away.
The ceremony is held annually to honour the memory of the late leader, who served as President of Ghana from January 7, 2009, till his death on July 24, 2012.
President John Dramani Mahama, who was Vice-President when Mills died and succeeded him, was one of numerous top officials of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) who were at the ceremony.
Vice-President Professor Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang, National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia, Chief of Staff Julius Debrah and others appeared alongside the Mills family to honour the late leader.
The event came two days after the 13th annual Professor Mills memorial lecture was held at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA).
Below is a TikTok video of the wreath-laying ceremony.
Kofi Boakye causes stir at Mills' memorial
COP (Rtd) Kofi Boakye, who is the current Director of Security Operations at the Presidency, turned heads when he showed up at the event.
He was dressed in black from head to toe and was busy making a call in trending online footage.
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COP Boakye’s look was complemented by dark sunglasses.
His appearance left many Ghanaians marvelling as they expected him to have aged much more than he looked.
The TikTok video of COP Kofi Boakye at the memorial is below.
Kofi Boakye at Mills memorial stirs reactions
YEN.com.gh compiled reactions from Ghanaians to Kofi Boakye's appearance at Atta Mills' commemorative event.
user3188277990202 said:
"It appears retired COP Kofi Boakye is doing weight lifting, because he looks strong and fit too."
adamsmusah0 wrote:
"The only police billionaire in Ghana 😂😂😂."
WORKER commented:
"God bless you, COP Kofi Boakye ❤❤❤."
Cherubin Walter said:
"Are we sure this man is 60 years old?"
Kofi Boakye's son graduates from training school
Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that former COP Kofi Boakye's son graduated from the Kumasi Police Training School.
Kwaku Aduenin Boakye was among the 612 police recruits who graduated from the establishment on July 30, 2022.
He was adjudged as the Best Graduating cadet from the school and one of the nine best graduating cadets nationwide.
Source: YEN.com.gh
