After a number of interactions with her, Rawlings extended an invitation to her to join his personal office staff and take charge of his speeches, interviews with local and foreign media, and official press statements. Her schedule also included dealing with complaints and petitions to his office as well as responding to letters from members of the public. With the able assistance of Kwasi Opoku Acheampong, who was editor of the Pioneer in 1980–81, the Castle Information Bureau and the Public Affairs Secretariat became the most powerful and effective administrative organs of the Rawlings personal administrative units.
After 2001, Mrs. Valerie Sackey continued to work at the office of the late former President, helping with his speeches, interviews, and other media-related matters.
She is survived by her children, Michael Sackey (London), Joseph Sackey (Los Angeles), Anne Asantewaa Sackey (Accra), and seven grandchildren. Her final funeral rites will be announced shortly.
