Former President John Kufuor has expressed shock at the death of Jake Obetsebi-Lamptey, describing the former NPP Chairman as a strong pillar in the opposition party.

He notes the deceased NPP big shot “conveyed serious matters with a relaxed mien and charm, was affable and had a great sense of humour; he was a good man.”

 “Mr. Obetsebi-Lamptey was born into the Danquah-Busia tradition and stayed true to its tenets throughout his adult life.  The party has lost a pillar and Ghana a true son. The party must be in mourning and his death must be a period of deep and sober reflection for all NPP members” Kufuor said.

The former President urged the NPP to let the death of the former party chairman help "efforts at reconciliation and unity which are principles for which Mr. Obetsebi-Lamptey stood for. May he rest in peace.”

These sentiments by the former President were contained in a release from his office.

Mr. Obetsebi-Lamptey died in the early hours of Sunday in a London hospital where he had gone for treatment.

Mr. Obetsebi-Lamptey, played an integral part in former President’s Kufuor’s victory in 2001, as his Election Campaign Manager.

He served as the first Chief of Staff in the Former President’s administration and variously as Minister of Information and Presidential Affairs, and Minister of Tourism and Modernization of the Capital City.