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Tingawura Sampson Seidu Abudu, Savannah Council of State rep, dies after illness

Tingawura Sampson Seidu Abudu, Savannah Council of State rep, dies after illness

Tingawura Sampson Seidu Abudu, the Savannah regional representative on the Council of State and Bole traditional ruler, has died after a short illness. According to Adom Online, he was also the Paramount Chief of Bole Traditional Area.

The traditional authorities of Bole have announced his death with deep sorrow, describing him as a revered pillar of the community and a faithful custodian of its traditions. His mortal remains are expected to be flown from Accra to Bole, where the body will be laid in state at the Bole Royal Museum.

The Paramount Chief has invited chiefs, queen mothers, elders, relatives and well-wishers to join the Royal House and the bereaved family in mourning the late Council of State member and observing the necessary traditional rites.

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