The late District Chief Executive for Bongo, Joseph Akasake Abaah, has been laid to rest in his hometown of Awaah in the Upper East Region.
The burial, held on Saturday, April 11, was attended by several dignitaries, including Majority Leader and Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga; Upper East Regional Minister, Donatus Akamugri Atanga; the Member of Parliament for Bongo; Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs); assembly members; traditional leaders; queen mothers; and party supporters from both the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Mr. Abaah was appointed District Chief Executive in 2025. Prior to his appointment, he served as an assembly member for more than 12 years, making him one of the longest-serving members within the NDC at the local level.
Speakers at the burial service described him as a selfless and dedicated leader who made significant contributions to the development of the district.
They said his leadership and commitment to public service would be remembered by the people of Bongo.
Mr. Abaah died on February 22, 2026, after a short illness. He passed away at the Bolgatanga Regional Hospital, according to party officials.
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) leadership, which confirmed his death to Bolga FM, said he had been receiving treatment before he passed.
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