{"id":113333,"date":"2024-03-16T10:58:26","date_gmt":"2024-03-16T09:58:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/ghanas-high-commissioner-to-nigeria-rashid-bawa-is-dead"},"modified":"2024-03-16T13:12:26","modified_gmt":"2024-03-16T12:12:26","slug":"ghanas-high-commissioner-to-nigeria-rashid-bawa-is-dead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/ghanas-high-commissioner-to-nigeria-rashid-bawa-is-dead","title":{"rendered":"Ghana\u2019s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Rashid Bawa is dead"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Rashid Bawa, Ghana\u2019s high commissioner to Nigeria has passed away.<\/p>\n

He died in Abuja, Nigeria\u2019s capital city.<\/p>\n

Bawa, who was appointed to the position in 2017 by President Nana Akufo-Addo, was reported to have died on Thursday.<\/p>\n

A member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and a distinguished diplomat, Bawa previously served as Ghana\u2019s ambassador to Saudi Arabia from 2005 to 2008.<\/p>\n

He also represented the Akan constituency in the Ghanaian parliament as an independent candidate from 2001 to January 2005.<\/p>\n

Bawa\u2019s death comes shortly after the passing of John Kumah, Ghana\u2019s deputy minister for finance and member of parliament for Ejisu constituency.<\/p>\n

President Akufo-Addo praised Kumah for his dedication to serving the country and his commitment to improving the lives of Ghanaians.<\/p>\n

\u201cHis unwavering dedication to service, his tireless commitment to the betterment of our nation, and his profound passion for uplifting the lives of the people of Ejisu and Ghana were evident to all who had the privilege of knowing him,\u201d the president said.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. Rashid Bawa, Ghana\u2019s high commissioner to Nigeria has passed away. He died in Abuja, Nigeria\u2019s capital city. Bawa, who was appointed to the position in 2017 by President Nana Akufo-Addo, was reported to have died on Thursday. 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