The governing National Democratic Congress(NDC) has described the passing of the Savannah Regional Representative of the Council of State, His Excellency Tingawura Alhaji Seidu Sampson Abudu, as a loss to Ghana, the Region and the party.
A statement issued and signed by the Deputy Savannah Regional Secretary Safo Emmanuel Sadari confirming the demise of the former District Chief Executive(DCE) for Bole and a traditional ruler said “Tingawura Alhaji Seidu Sampson Abudu is, therefore, a profound loss to the Republic of Ghana, the NDC, the Savannah Region, the Bole Traditional Area, and all who had the privilege of knowing and working with him”
The statement expressed its condolences to the bereaved family. ‘On behalf of the NDC Savannah Regional Secretariat, we extend our deepest and heartfelt condolences to the Government of Ghana, the Bolewura and the entire Bole Traditional Area, 1 the bereaved family, and the NDC fraternity across the Savannah Region. At this difficult moment of grief, we pray for strength and comfort for his family, loved ones, colleagues, and all of us who mourn his passing. May the soul of our beloved statesman, traditional leader, father and servant of the people rest peacefully in the bosom of the Lord. May his memory continue to inspire us all”
The death of His Excellency Tingawura Alhaji Seidu Sampson Abudu, the elected Council of State Member for the Savannah Region, was announced on Sunday, August 23, 2026.
The body has since been conveyed to Bole for the necessary traditional rites, pending burial in accordance with the customs and traditions of the Gonja Traditional Area.



