Ghana’s Deputy Ambassador to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Sanni Jajah dies
Ghana’s Deputy Head of Mission and Deputy Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Sanni Jajah, has died. His death was announced by the Member of Parliament for Ayawaso North, Yussif Jajah, who described the late diplomat as his nephew. In a Facebook post, the MP said Sanni Jajah died on the evening of Saturday, […]
Ghana's Deputy Head of Mission and Deputy Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Sanni Jajah, has passed away. The news was shared by his nephew, Yussif Jajah, who serves as a Member of Parliament for Ayawaso North. In a Facebook post, Yussif described the loss as a heavy blow to the family and requested that the public remember the bereaved in their thoughts and prayers.
The family is anticipated to release details about the funeral and burial arrangements in the near future. Sanni Jajah joined the Ghanaian mission to Saudi Arabia on September 11, 2025, under President John Dramani Mahama's leadership. He collaborated closely with Ghana's Ambassador to the Kingdom, Alhaji Said Sinare, handling vital diplomatic and consular operations.
His duties entailed supporting Ghanaian nationals in Saudi Arabia and aiding pilgrims embarking on the Hajj pilgrimage. Serving as Deputy Head of Mission, he also played a pivotal role in enhancing ties between Ghana and Saudi Arabia, alongside managing embassy consular affairs. His death occurred less than a year after his appointment to the diplomatic post.
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