{
  "id": 12888282,
  "title": "Bawumia mourns former NPP Chairman Samuel Odoi-Sykes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/bawumia-mourns-former-npp-chairman-samuel-odoi-sykes",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-08T14:45:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghanaian Times",
    "slug": "ghanaian-times",
    "url": "https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/bawumia-mourns-former-npp-chairman-samuel-odoi-sykes/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New Patriotic Party (NPP) leader Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia mourned the death of former National Chairman of the party, H.E. Samuel Arthur Odoi-Sykes. The veteran politician described Odoi-Sykes as a founding member of the NPP and praised his significant contributions to both the party and Ghana. Dr. Bawumia expressed his deep sorrow over the demise of the esteemed statesman, stating that his legacy would never be forgotten. Odoi-Sykes, who passed away on October 5, 2026, was a lawyer, diplomat, and former Member of Parliament for Ashiedu Keteke, now Odododiodioo. He served as the Minority Leader in Parliament in 1980 and National Chairman of the NPP from 1998 to 2001 before becoming Ghana's High Commissioner to Canada from 2001 to 2006. The NPP hailed Odoi-Sykes as one of its founding pillars and a staunch supporter of Ghana's democracy. Dr. Bawumia conveyed his condolences to the family and loved ones of the late statesman, wishing him eternal peace.",
  "summary": "The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has expressed deep sadness over the passing of former National Chairman of the party, H.E. Samuel Arthur Odoi-Sykes. In a tribute, Dr. Bawumia described the late statesman as a founding member of the NPP whose contribution to the party and Ghana will never be … The post Bawumia mourns former NPP Chairman Samuel Odoi-Sykes…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Former NPP Chairman and Minority Leader Samuel Odoi-Sykes passes on",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/former-npp-chairman-and-minority-leader-samuel-odoi-sykes-passes-on",
        "published": "2026-10-07T17:23:47.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Former NPP chairman and Minority Leader Odoi-Sykes dies at 87",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/former-npp-chairman-and-minority-leader-odoi-sykes-dies-at-87",
        "published": "2026-10-07T18:16:27.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "3News",
        "title": "Bawumia, Minority caucus mourn passing of Odoi-Sykes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/bawumia-minority-caucus-mourn-passing-of-odoi-sykes",
        "published": "2026-10-08T06:23:03.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}