Ex Ghana presidents John Rawlings and John Kufuor have praised former Asante Kotoko Board Member Kennedy (Kenpong) for his immense contribution to the development of football in the country.

The business man, in the company of boxing great Azumah Nelson, satirist /ace actor Super OD and a high powered family delegation yesterday called on the statesmen to officially announce his mother's death.

And sympathizing with Kenpong, president Kufuor said “the presence of your entourage attests to how well you have lived, the trail you have blazed.

"It is always said that the true colors of a man manifest when he loses his mom, but in your case, you demonstrate d true qualities of a man even when your mom was alive, "I will make time to mourn with you on the day.

Later, Kenpong led the entourage to the ridge residence of President Rawlings who in like manner consoled Kenpong saying, "Kennedy sorry, I would have loved to meet with your departed mom, but all the same, I will be present to give your mother a befitting burial.

“Be modest in planning the funeral, in form the president as well, you are a true son of this land and deserve to give your mom good farewell.”

Madam Janet Yaa Biamah, a native of Kwahu Mpraeso,68, passed on few weeks ago, leaving behind nine children- Francis Agyapong (USA), Robert Agyapong (Accountant, 37, Military Hospital) Freeman Agyapong (37 Military Hospital),Samuel Agyapong (Ghana Police Service, Accra) Kenpong, among others and her husband Jacob Agyapong, a native of Kwahu Atibie. Final funeral rites takes place at Mpraeso, Kwahu on May 27.