Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of distinguished tech entrepreneur Herman Kojo Chinery-Hesse, who died on Monday, September 16, 2024, due to a cardiac arrest.

Known as “the Bill Gates of Africa,” Chinery-Hesse was a pioneering force in the tech industry and made a lasting impact on Ghana’s technological advancement.

Born in 1963 in Dublin, Ireland, he founded theSOFTtribe in 1991, which became Ghana’s oldest and largest software company.

Chinery-Hesse’s leadership at theSOFTtribe brought about revolutionary innovations that significantly advanced various sectors in Ghana, profoundly influencing the country's digital transformation.

In a tribute posted on social media [X], Mahama paid homage to Chinery-Hesse, acknowledging his immense contributions to 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