President John Dramani Mahama has mourned the passing of Member of Parliament for Ayawaso East, Mahama Naser Toure.
According to President Mahama, the late Mahama Naser Toure’s death has come as a shock to him.
In Mahama’s message of condolence to the bereaved family, he noted that the passing of the legislator was unexpected and encouraged his relatives to draw strength from their faith.
“No one would have imagined that Toure would leave us so soon. His death has come as a shock to me, but God knows best. May his soul rest in perfect peace, and may his family remain strong in these trying times,” he said.
President Mahama further prayed for the peaceful repose of Mr Toure’s soul and communicated his heartfelt sympathies to the family.
Meanwhile, the late Member of Parliament for Ayawaso East, Mahama Naser Toure, was laid to rest on Monday, January 5, 2026.
The late Mahama Naser Toure was laid to rest in accordance with Islamic rites.
A Janazah prayer was held at 10:00 a.m at the NDC Ayawaso East Constituency Office by the National Chief Imam.
It was attended by family members, colleagues, party officials, and residents from the constituency.
After the prayers, the body of the late member of parliament was conveyed to the Madina Cemetery, where he was buried in line with Islamic tradition.
This follows news of Naser Toure Mahama, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for Ayawaso East, passing away yesterday, January 4, 2026.
Reports suggest the NDC MP passed away at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital after a period of illness.
According to multiple sources, Naser Toure Mahama is said to have died on Sunday, January 4, 2026, in the afternoon.
The late Naser Toure Mahama was a fourth-term MP and held several key roles in Parliament.
He served as Vice Chairman of the Energy Committee, and a member on the Roads and Transport Committee, the House Committee, and the Private Members’ Bills and Motions Committee.
Under that, Ghana’s Constitution Article 97 mandates parliament to declare an MP’s seat vacant, with Article 112 mandating that the Clerk of Parliament notify the Electoral Commission (EC) of a vacant seat due to death, resignation, expulsion, or other constitutional grounds like joining another party.
The Electoral Commission (EC) then triggers a by-election within 90 days, unless the vacancy occurs within three months of a general election.
This is to ensure a continuous representation and the people’s right to choose their MP.