High-powered gov't delegation joins mourners in Bole to bid farewell to Tingawura Alhaji Seidu Abudu

Government has paid glowing tribute to the late Tingawura Alhaji Seidu Sampson Abudu, who served as the Savannah Region’s representative on the Council of State.

A high-powered delegation led by the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Hon. Mahama Ayariga, joined thousands of mourners, chiefs, Islamic clerics and political figures in Bole for the final funeral rites.

The late Tingawura, who was also a former District Chief Executive for Bole and Chairman of the Savannah Regional Council of Elders of the NDC, was described as a dedicated traditional leader and public servant who served with resilience and selflessness.

Paying tribute, the Member of Parliament for Bole-Bamboi and Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Dr. Yusif Sulemana, said the late chief’s life was marked by focus and perseverance despite public criticism.

Tracing his journey from his time as bursar of Bole Senior High School through his tenure as DCE, his enstoolment as Tingawura and his election to the Council of State, Dr. Sulemana said the late leader remained steadfast.

Delivering a message on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama, Hon. Ayariga explained that the President could not be present because he was co-leading Ghana’s delegation to the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

He said President Mahama received the news of Tingawura’s passing with shock, describing him as a brother, political comrade, trusted counselor and a deep thinker whose words were always measured and thoughtful.

According to the delegation, his death creates a big vacuum in Gonja land, coming after the loss of other prominent figures from the region.

On behalf of the President, the delegation donated GHS100,000 to the bereaved family to support funeral arrangements and GHS10,000 to Islamic scholars and women elders gathered to offer prayers for the departed soul and for national peace.

The delegation urged the youth of Savannah Region to emulate the late Tingawura’s tolerance, commitment to public service and devotion to community development.

Source: Boresa Radio