Salifu Adam Braimah: Former Savannah Regional Minister Reportedly Passes Away After Short Illness
- Salifu Adam Braimah, a former Savannah Regional Minister, has reportedly passed away following a battle with illness
- The former Salaga South constituency MP's passing was announced on Sunday, April 12, 2026, by multiple media outlets
- Salifu Adam Braimah's untimely demise has evoked sad reactions from Ghanaians, who mourned on social media
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Salifu Adam Braimah, the former Minister of the Savannah Region in Ghana and Member of Parliament (MP) for the Salaga South constituency, has reportedly passed away at 60.
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Renowned Ghanaian broadcast station Citi FM broke the news of Salifu Adam Braimah's demise on social media on Sunday, April 12, 2026, after receiving a brief notice from the deceased's grieving family.
The notice said:
"With a heavy heart, I announce the demise of our brother, Uncle Sally, former minister of the Savannah Region. The sad event occurred at the University of Ghana Hospital after a short illness. Arrangements are underway to convey the corpse to Salaga for burial. May Allah admit him into Jannatul Firdaus."
What happened to Salifu Adam Braimah?
According to reports, the former regional minister, popularly known as Uncle Sally, passed away after a short illness.
Braimah was reportedly on admission for medical treatment at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) before his untimely passing.
Reports indicate that arrangements are underway to convey the late Ghanaian minister's remains to his hometown Salaga for burial.
The late Salifu Adam Braimah's family is expected to share further details about his burial arrangements soon.
The prominent NPP politician's demise has evoked sadness from Ghanaians, who mourned on social media.
The X post announcing the demise of former Savannah Regional Minister Salifu Adam Braimah is below:
Who was former minister Salifu Adam Braimah?
Salifu Adam Braimah, born on September 25, 1965, was a prominent New Patriotic Party (NPP) politician and a former Savannah regional minister during former president Nana Akufo-Addo's tenure.
He became a Member of Parliament (MP) for the Salaga South constituency in the Savannah Region in the 2016 general elections.
However, he lost his bid to retain the seat after suffering a narrow defeat to the current MP in the constituency, Hajia Zuwera Ibrahimah, who represented the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2020 parliamentary elections.
Zuwera's win made her the first female MP for the Salaga South constituency since Ghana returned to multiparty democracy in 1992.
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Salifu was also the son of the late Joseph Adam Braimah, the first person from the Northern Region to be appointed as a minister in Ghana and also a member of parliament during Dr Kwame Nrumah's tenure as the country's leader.
Joseph Braimah was also a founding member of the Northern People's Party.
Salifu Adam Braimah's demise stirs sad reactions
YEN.com.gh has gathered some comments from social media users below:
Samuelocquaye20 commented:
"May his soul rest in perfect peace."
Pindemall said:
"Oh, this is very sad to hear. My condolences to his family."
Quophiappiah wrote:
"May his soul rest in perfect peace. And may God bless his family for his sacrifices and service for the nation."
NPP politician Charles Taylor passes away
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that NPP politician Charles Taylor passed away at 58 after a short battle with illness.
Ghanaian media outlets announced the demise of the former deputy eastern regional organiser for the NPP on Monday, March 23, 2026.
Source: YEN.com.gh
