The late former chairman of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Lepowura Alhaji Mohammed Nuru-Deen Jawul – a devout Muslim who passed away on Saturday at the age of 73 made a clear and simple wish to his family.
His wish was that Gospel Music would be played at his funeral in addition to other rites.
Nathaniel Attoh, a sports journalist with Multimedia Group Limited while eulogizing him, said “about 2 years ago, I learnt two new things about the distinguished Lepowura M.N.D. Jawula who has now passed on to glory. He pioneered probably the biggest inter-religious WhatsApp platform of Muslims and Christians. He asked that gospel music be played in addition to all rites that will be performed at his funeral. We thank God for giving him to our dear nation Ghana. We are grateful for all experiences with him on all fronts. May Allah purge him of earthly shortcomings and receive him well”
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Alhaji Jawula was Lepowura of the Kujolobito Gate of Lepo-Kpembe in the Northern Region. He was an aging statesman and retired civil official of very high repute.
A day following his passing, the Bellevue Mosque made the announcement that he would be buried in accordance with Islamic tradition on Sunday, January 22, in an official statement from the Islamic Center of Nashville (ICN).
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“It is our deepest sorrow to inform you that Brother Mohammed Nuru Deen Jawula passed away today. He was the father of Sis Eliham Jawula–Imam and father-in-law of Dr Abbas Imam.
“Janaza (burial prayers) will be on Sunday, January 22, at 1:15 pm at the ICN Bellevue,” the statement disclosed.
The Vice President, Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia in his tribute on Sunday wrote: “I am saddened to hear about the passing of Lepowura Alhaji Mohammed Nuru-Deen Jawula. Lepowura devoted much of his life to sports development and the growth of public service in Ghana. He was a good and kind man.
“I extend my heartfelt condolences to his immediate family, subjects, and Ghana at large. May Allah grant him Jannatul Firdaus.”
