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BREAKING: Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria is dead

Ghana’s High Commissioner to the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Rashid Bawa, has reportedly died.

According to a news report by asaaseradio.com, Rashid Bawa passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024, in Nigeria.

The report also indicated that his mortal remains is expected to be flown back to Ghana for burial in accordance with Islamic culture.

Bawa is a Ghanaian politician, diplomat and a member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

The former MP had previously served as Ghana’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia.

He was the Member of Parliament for Akan Constituency from 7 January 2001 to January 6, 2005, as an independent candidate.

In 2017, he was appointed by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as Ghana’s high commissioner to Nigeria.

The late high commissioner is the 2nd appointee of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to have died in under a week.

John Kumah, a deputy minister of finance, died exactly a week ago, on Thursday, March 7, 2024.

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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