The Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) has announced the death of its patron, Mr. Joe Lartey Snr.
He reportedly died at the age of 96 on Friday, April 26, 2024.
In a statement released, SWAG held that Mr. Lartey, the first president of SWAG, was instrumental in shaping Ghana’s sports landscape with his remarkable commentary.
SWAG took to social media on Saturday, April 27, 2024, to confirm the heartbreaking news and offer condolences to Mr Lartey’s family, friends, and colleagues.
The association mentioned that more information about his passing and funeral arrangements will be shared at a later time. Here’s the full message:
The Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) announces the death of Mr. Joachim Awuley Lartey aka ‘Joe Lartey’ on April 26, 2024. Late ‘Joe Lartey’ was the first President of SWAG and passed at 96. Further details on his demise and other arrangements will be announced in due course. Signed SWAG SPORTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF GHANA FOUNDED IN 1968
