Late Ayawaso East MP Naser Toure Mahama to be laid to rest today, 5 January

A sombre atmosphere has enveloped the Ayawaso East constituency as family, constituents, political leaders and dignitaries gather today, Monday, January 5, to bid a final farewell to their Member of Parliament, Naser Toure Mahama.

The veteran legislator passed away on Sunday, 4 January, at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital after a period of illness.

In keeping with Islamic tradition, his burial is taking place less than 24 hours after his passing, drawing mourners from Nima, Kanda and beyond.

According to the Member of Parliament for Ayawaso North, Yussif Jajah, high-level intervention from President John Dramani Mahama ensured that all administrative processes were expedited to allow the body to be released to the family on Sunday evening.

Janazah prayers will be held at 10:00 a.m. today at the Ayawaso East Constituency Office on the Kanda Highway. The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, is expected to lead the prayers before the body is conveyed to the Madina Cemetery for interment.

Security arrangements have been put in place by the Greater Accra Regional Police Command to manage the expected heavy traffic around the Kanda Highway and the Nima-Mamobi enclave.

Naser Toure Mahama was widely regarded as a grassroots leader whose work focused strongly on urban renewal, youth empowerment and the development needs of Zongo communities.