The New Patriotic Party has stated its sorrow at the passing of Alhaji MND Jawula, one of its devoted members.
Alhaji MND Jawula passed away in Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 74.
The party sent its deepest condolences to his immediate family, residents of the Kpembe Traditional Area, the football community, and the rest of the country in a statement signed by its general secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong.
“The late Alhaji Jawula was a long-standing and staunch member of the NPP. He was shortlisted for the running mate of the party ahead of the 2008 General Elections, at which time, he expressed his readiness to relinquish his traditional authority in order to serve the NPP and the Republic in that capacity,” the NPP said in a statement.
The affectionately known as Alhaji Jawula, he also held the positions of Chairman of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) from 1997 to 2001 and Chairman of the Ghana League Organizing Committee till his passing.
He had a number of other significant positions in the Real Tamale United Football Club in addition to founding the Division One club Guan United in Ghana.
“The Late traditional ruler of the Kpembe traditional area in the Savannah Region, Lepowura Alhaji Mohammed Nurudeen-Deen Jawula, also proved himself distinguished Statesman, having served in the Civil and Public Services for over thirty years.”
“He rose through the ranks and headed various directorates at the Ministries of Health, Finance, as well as Harbours and Railways,” the party added.
Alhaji Jawula’s passing is “a big loss to this country and the NPP in particular,” it was stated.
