Jones Ayertey Nuertey: NDC's Shai Osudoku Constituency Secretary Passes Away, Ghanaians Mourn
- The National Democratic Congress' (NDC) secretary in the Shai Osudoku constituency Jones Ayertey Nuertey has passed away
- The news of the popular NDC executive's untimely passing was announced on social media on Thursday, April 9, 2026
- Many NDC officials and party sympathisers mourned Jones Ayertey Nuertey's demise and expressed their condolences online
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Jones Ayertey Nuertey, the National Democratic Congress' (NDC) secretary in the Shai Osudoku constituency, has passed away.
Source: Facebook
A TikTok page associated with renowned academician and Director-General of State Interests and Governance Authority, Dr Michael Kpessa-Whyte, announced the news of Nuertey's demise on Thursday, April 9, 2026.
The statement read:
"Comrades and friends, may God comfort every grieving heart in this painful hour. We mourn Jones’s sudden passing with heavy hearts—and we grieve so we may begin to heal."
What happened to NDC's Jones Ayertey Nuertey?
The exact circumstances of the untimely demise of Jones Ayertey Nuertey remain unknown.
Sharing a montage of the late NDC politician, the TikTok page called on the political party's members to honour the memory of their fallen colleague.
The page also eulogised the late Nuertey for his significant contributions to the party at the grassroots level in his constituency.
The statement read:
"Let our sorrow become a tribute: grieve to honour him, grieve to remember his kindness, and grieve to carry forward the good work he began. Jones’s life was a testament to commitment — to our party, to the work of government, and to our country."
"In this moment, may we find the presence of mind to reflect deeply on his life and service and turn those memories into renewed dedication to the causes he believed in. May God grant Jones eternal peace."
The news of Nuertey's demise has evoked sadness among members of the NDC who have mourned and eulogised him on social media.
The TikTok video announcing the demise of Jones Ayertey Nuertey is below:
Who was NDC's Jones Ayertey Nuertey?
Jones Ayertey Nuertey was the secretary for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Shai Osudoku constituency, a position he held after being voted in by local executives in 2018.
He was also a prominent member of the Mount Zion Presbyterian Church in the constituency.
According to his official Facebook page, Jones Ayertey was an alumna of the Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School and the University of Ghana, Legon.
He held a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Banking and Finance and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance, which he earned from the University of Ghana.
Outside of the political circles, Jones was the general manager of Tailored Solutions Microfinance Limited.
Source: Facebook
Jones Ayertey Nuertey's demise stirs sad reactions
YEN.com.gh has gathered some comments from social media users below:
Nartehbio Comfort commented:
"Rest in peace to a true pillar of the community. May his legacy live on through us all."
Rebecca Bempong wrote:
"He is gone but will never be forgotten."
Hannah Appenteng said:
"May his gentle soul rest in peace. Condolences to the family."
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Source: YEN.com.gh
