Obuobia Darko-Opoku Donates Bags of Rice and Other Items to Families of Children Lost in Obogu Crash
- The Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, Obuobia Darko-Opoku, has donated some food items to the families of the sixteen children who died in the Obogu crash
- She shared her painful personal experiences and consoled the families to have faith and trust in God
- Some social media users have applauded the NDC member for supporting the families as the country mourns with them
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Obuobia Darko-Opoku, the Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, recently extended her compassion and support to the families of the sixteen children who tragically lost their lives in a devastating road accident.
This incident occurred on Monday, July 28, along the Juaso-Nkawkaw stretch of the Accra-Kumasi Highway, as the children were returning home from an annual church gathering held by the Saviour Church of Ghana, Obogu branch, in the Asante Akyem South Municipality.
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Obuobia Darko-Opoku donates to several families
In a poignant act of solidarity, Obuobia Darko-Opoku chose to visit the bereaved families and the church community as part of her birthday celebrations.
Her visit was marked by heartfelt condolences and significant donations valued in the thousands of cedis, which included several bags of rice, gallons of cooking oil, and various essential supplies that provided some relief to the grieving families.
During her visit, Obuobia Darko-Opoku shared a powerful message of encouragement, urging the families not to lose their faith in God or the supportive embrace of their church community, even in the face of such an overwhelming tragedy.
"The Bible teaches us that in all things we should give thanks. It doesn’t instruct us to give thanks for only the joyful moments, but in every circumstance," she reminded them solemnly. I understand that this incident will challenge your faith. You may be asking why this happened, especially when these children were returning from serving God. God has His ways and timing, and we may not always understand them."
The Instagram video is below:
Obuobia Darko-Opoku consoles the families
To reinforce her message of hope, Madam Obuobia opened up about her own personal struggles over the past year.
"Since January, I have encountered various challenges and moments of unrest. Yet, I maintain my daily prayers, asking for God’s strength and guidance. It is solely by His grace that I remain steadfast," she shared.
She encouraged the bereaved families to view this heartbreaking event as a test of their faith, expressing hope that they would be granted the strength needed to endure their profound loss.
"Consider this tragedy a divine test, meant to measure your resilience. I pray that the Lord provides you with the fortitude to bear this immense sorrow," she affirmed.
Her visit, characterised by genuine compassion and generous offerings, left many in attendance feeling comforted as she stood alongside them during their darkest hour.
The Instagram video is below:
Obuobia Darko-Opoku rocks suit on her birthday
Obuobia Darko-Opoku has garnered attention for her stylish appearance during her birthday photoshoot on August 22, 2025.
She wowed her followers with an eye-catching outfit featuring a tailored blazer and form-fitting pants, complemented by flawless makeup and a trendy centre-parted frontal lace hairstyle, which together created a look worthy of admiration on social media.
The Instagram photos are below:
Obuobia Darko-Opoku gets a new appointment
Earlier, YEN.com.gh wrote about Obuobia Darko-Opoku, who was appointed as the Deputy Managing Director of the Ghana Airport Company.
This followed her impactful tenure as the Deputy Chief Executive Director of the Ghana Free Zones Authority and her vibrant presence as the former host of TV Africa's morning program, "Breakfast Live."
Many social media users congratulated Obuobia Darko-Opoku for her hard work and dedication during the 2024 campaign, celebrating her continued contributions to Ghanaian society.
Source: YEN.com.gh
