{
  "id": 586672,
  "title": "NDC Savannah Regional Organiser mourns death of NPA Deputy CEO Dr Dramani Abukari",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/ndc-savannah-regional-organiser-mourns-death-of-npa-deputy-ceo-dr",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-11T17:33:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/ndc-savannah-regional-organiser-mourns-death-of-npa-deputy-ceo-dr-dramani-abukari/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Savannah Regional Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sorku Kasim Yahuza, expressed profound grief over the death of Dr. Dramani Abukari, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA). In a statement on August 11, 2026, Mr. Yahuza described Dr. Abukari, known as Ecomoc, as a committed public servant, humble leader, and man of exceptional integrity. He highlighted Dr. Abukari's significant contributions to Ghana’s energy sector and national development, emphasizing his unwavering diligence, wisdom, and dedication throughout his career. \"It is with a heavy heart and deep sorrow that I received the news of the untimely passing of Dr. Dramani Abukari (Ecomoc), Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority,\" Mr. Yahuza conveyed. He offered condolences to Dr. Abukari's bereaved family, the NPA management and staff, and the entire Ghanaian populace. \"On behalf of myself, my family, and the good people I represent, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, the management and staff of NPA, and the entire nation,\" he stated, praying for the deceased to be granted eternal rest and for the family to find strength to cope with their loss. \"May the Almighty Allah grant his soul eternal rest and grant the family the fortitude to bear this great loss. Rest in Peace, Dr. Ecomoc,\" he added.",
  "summary": "Savannah Regional Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sorku Kasim Yahuza, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Dr. Dramani Abukari, Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA). In a statement issued on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, Mr Yahuza described Dr Abukari, popularly known as Ecomoc, as a dedicated […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Savannah NDC Organiser Sorku Kasim Yahuza mourns Dr. Dramani Abukari's death.",
    "Dr. Abukari was NPA Deputy CEO and known as Ecomoc.",
    "Yahuza expressed condolences to family, NPA, and Ghanaian nation."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}