KEY POINTS
- Kwame Addo Kufuor Jr. served as Ghana Chamber of Mines President and Newmont Africa Vice President.
- He shaped mining policies across Ghana and West Africa through leadership roles and advisory contributions.
- Tributes honor his legacy in mining, finance, and corporate governance amid unconfirmed reports of his passing.
Kwame Addo Kufuor Jr., the son of former Ghanaian defense minister Kwame Addo Kufuor, has reportedly passed away.Â
Ghanaian music producer Fred Kyei Mensah shared the news in a social media post on Wednesday, in which he described him as a cherished classmate from Prempeh College.
Prominent figure in the mining sector
According to Ghanaweb, Addo Kufuor Jr. held significant positions in the mining industry, including President of the Ghana Chamber of Mines and the ECOWAS Federation of Chambers of Mines.
His leadership helped advance mining policies in Ghana and across West Africa. He also served as Vice President of Corporate Affairs at Newmont Africa and led finance operations for AngloGold Ashanti in West Africa.
In addition to his professional contributions, he represented the Ghana Chamber in advisory councils for the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and the Private Enterprises Federation Council of Ghana.
Accomplished accountant and leader
A Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana, Addo Kufuor Jr. was widely regarded for his expertise in corporate governance and finance.
Confirmation pending
While tributes continue to pour in, there has been no official confirmation of Addo Kufuor Jr.’s death. GhanaWeb reported efforts to contact his family for more information.
His death marks a significant loss to Ghana’s mining and professional communities, with many celebrating his legacy as a leader and visionary.
