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Photos: 10 top Ghanaian politicians who died in the last 10 years
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Photos: 10 top Ghanaian politicians who died in the last 10 years

by  Samuel Obour 2 min read

In the last 10 years, many Ghanaians have been stunned by the deaths of several important personalities.

The departed include many Ghanaian politicians that we looked up to help make Ghana a better place:

1. John Evans Atta Mills

Photos: 10 top Ghanaian politicians who died in the last 10 years

The former President died on the 24th of July 2012 at the 37 Military Hospital in Accra. He was 68.

2. Alhaji Aliu Mahama

Photos: 10 top Ghanaian politicians who died in the last 10 years

3. Kwadwo Baah Wiredu

Photos: 10 top Ghanaian politicians who died in the last 10 years

The former finance minister died on the 26th of September 2008. He was 56.

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4. Joseph Boaakye Danquah-Adu

Photos: 10 top Ghanaian politicians who died in the last 10 years

The former member of parliament for Abuakwa North died on February 9, 2016. He was 50.

5. Jake Obetsebi Lamptey

Photos: 10 top Ghanaian politicians who died in the last 10 years

The former information minister and New Patriotic Party (NPP) national chairman died on March 20, 2016, in the United Kingdom. He was 70.

6. Paul Victor (PV) Obeng

Photos: 10 top Ghanaian politicians who died in the last 10 years

The former chairman of the National Development Planning Commission died on May 17, 2014. He was 66.

7. Prof. Kofi Awoonor

Photos: 10 top Ghanaian politicians who died in the last 10 years

The famed poet and former chairman of the council of state died on September 21, 2013. He was 78.

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8. Adams Mahama

Photos: 10 top Ghanaian politicians who died in the last 10 years

The former Upper East NPP regional chairman died on May 21, 2015. He was 49.

9. Henry Ford Kamel

Photos: 10 top Ghanaian politicians who died in the last 10 years

The former Volta Regional minister died on December 25, 2012. He was 51.

10. Dan Lartey

Photos: 10 top Ghanaian politicians who died in the last 10 years

The founder and chairman of the Great Consolidated Popular Party (GCPP) died on December 28, 2009. He was 83.

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How do you remember these great politicians? Share your views with us in the comments section and feel free to share this article with your friends. You can also send your reactions, pictures and videos to us on Facebook and on Twitter.

Source: YEN.com.gh

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Samuel Obour (Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief) Samuel Obour has 12 years of experience in print and digital journalism. He graduated from the Ghana Institute of Journalism in 2010. He began his career at Graphic Communications Group Limited, where he worked with The Mirror, the Daily Graphic, and Graphic.com.gh. Samuel has been with yen.com.gh since 2016. He can be reached via samuel.obour@yen.com.gh.

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