Accra, March 20, GNA – The Family and Children of the Late Madam Gertrude Essie Quashigah has expressed disappointment in the allegations made by Ms Sarah Adwoa Safo, former Minister of Gender, regarding the supposed mismanagement of the Ghana School Feeding Programme.
A statement issued by Isaac Aidoo on behalf of the Family and Children said as the National Coordinator, their mother carried out her responsibilities with the highest level of integrity, dedication, and selflessness.
It said under her stewardship, the Programme witnessed remarkable expansion, touching the lives of thousands of Ghanaian schoolchildren and significantly improving nutrition and welfare standards across the country.
“It is deeply painful that such unfounded and unfortunate accusations are being levelled against our mother at a time when she is no longer present to speak for herself,’ it said.
The statement said these remarks had caused distress not only for them, her children, but to all who respected her contributions to national development.
It said they were particularly disheartened given the historical relationship between their late father, Major Courage Quashigah (Rtd), and Ms Safo’s father, Apostle Kwadwo Safo.
It said both families had shared bonds rooted in mutual respect and public service, making these claims more disappointing.
The statement called on Ms Safo to retract her statement, issue an unqualified apology, and refrain from further casting aspersions on the legacy of our late mother.
“We urge her to consider the pain such remarks have caused to our grieving family and to all who hold Madam Gertrude Quashigah’s memory dear,” it added.
It also called on Ghanaians to continue to honour the life and work of Madam Quashigah, a woman who devoted her life to the betterment of Ghanaian children and to the service of her nation.
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