President Akufo-Addo leads final farewell for legendary commentator Joe Lartey

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo led the final funeral rites of the late Joe Lartey Sr, the iconic sports commentator, during a state burial in Accra.Held at the forecourt of the State House, hundreds of mourners paid their final respects to the man famously associated with the phrase “Over To You.”Joe Lartey, who passed away at the age of 96, was a revered figure in Ghanaian sports journalism.In a tribute delivered by Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports, Evans Opoku Bobie, Lartey was hailed as “an institution in his own right” for his contributions to sports commentary.The Sports Writers Association of Ghana, which he once led as its first president, highlighted his lasting legacy in shaping sports journalism in Ghana and across Africa.Larteys influence transcended commentary, as noted by former Sports Minister Nii Lante Vanderpuye, who described him as a mysterious figure capable of holding the entire nation “spellbound” with his words.Joe Lartey passed away on April 26, 2024, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire the world of sports commentary.