Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has joined the nation in mourning the demise of renowned tech entrepreneur Herman Kojo Chinery-Hesse, who passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024, due to cardiac arrest.
Chinery-Hesse, fondly referred to as “the Bill Gates of Africa,” was a trailblazing figure in the tech industry, leaving an enduring legacy in Ghana’s technological landscape.
Born in 1963 in Dublin, Ireland, he founded theSOFTtribe in 1991, which grew to become Ghana’s oldest and largest software company.
Under Chinery-Hesse’s visionary leadership, theSOFTtribe pioneered groundbreaking innovations, transforming various sectors in Ghana. His contributions have had a profound impact on the country’s digital transformation.
In a social media post [X], Mahama eulogised the hero, highlighting his significant impact on the Tech industry.
Mahama stated, “We’ve lost a good man. I’ve lost a friend. This is a great blow to Ghana and our IT fraternity. We must be inspired to produce a million more Herman’s. Rest in peace, Herman.”
We’ve lost a good man. I’ve lost a friend.
This is a great blow to Ghana and our IT fraternity. We must be inspired to produce a million more Herman’s.
Rest in peace, Herman. pic.twitter.com/k5DWOYS2M3
— John Dramani Mahama (@JDMahama) September 18, 2024