NPP's Mohamed Abdul Samed Gunu, Former Savelugu MP, Dies in Accra at 60
- The NPP Savelugu Constituency announced the passing of former MP Mohamed Abdul Samed Gunu on Thursday, October 15, 2026
- Gunu died at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra after battling a short illness for approximately two weeks
- The NPP described his death as a great loss to his family, the party, and all who knew him, with Ghanaians mourning his demise on social media
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Mohamed Abdul-Samed Gunu, former Member of Parliament for the Savelugu Constituency, has died after a brief illness.
Source: Facebook
Mohammed Abdul-Samed Gunu passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra, where he had been receiving treatment for approximately two weeks.
The New Patriotic Party's Savelugu Constituency branch broke the news through an official statement issued the same day, which was shared on Facebook by Sagani TV, a prominent Northern Region-based media station.
In keeping with Islamic tradition, the party announced that his body would be returned from Accra for burial in Tamale on the same day.
NPP mourns former Savelugu MP's loss
The NPP's Communications Directorate described Gunu's death as a significant loss, not only for his immediate family but also for the party and the wider community he served.
The statement offered prayers for the deceased, asking that Allah forgive his shortcomings and grant him Jannatul Firdaus, the highest level of paradise in Islamic belief.
"We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and all who are mourning his loss," the statement read.
The Facebook post with official statement confirming the former MP's death is below:
Who was former Savelugu MP Abdul-Samed Gunu?
Abdul-Samed Gunu, born on April 6, 1996, was a prominent Ghanaian politician associated with the main opposition party, the NPP.
The politician was reportedly a married man with eight children.
He served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for his hometown, the Savelugu constituency, in the Seventh Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana from 2017 to 2021 after securing victory in the 2016 general elections.
Gunu lost his seat and re-election bid in the 2020 general election against the current MP, Jacob Iddriss Abdulai.
The top NPP politician challenged the election results at Tamale High Court but was unsuccessful after his petition was dismissed.
Gunu ordered Gunu to pay 40,000 cedis to the Electoral Commission (EC) and another 20,000 cedis to his opponent.
The former Savelugu MP later contested the 2023 NPP primaries but lost to Fathiya Aziz, a former presidential staffer during the Nana Akufo-Addo-led administration.
The late Gunu was an alumna of Tamale Polytechnic, where he studied accounting, and the University for Development Studies (UDS), where he earned a master's degree in NGO and Rural Development.
Tributes pour in for Abdul-Samed Gunu
News of Gunu's passing drew an outpouring of grief across social media, with many from the Northern Region sharing prayers and messages of condolence.
YEN.com.gh has compiled some reactions from social media users below:
Yussif Yakubu Gubili wrote:
"May Allah forgive his shortcomings and grant him Jannahtul Firdause 🤲."
Umar Mbaa shared:
"May Allah forgive his shortcomings, have Mercy upon him, expand and illuminate his grave, and grant him the highest ranks in Jannatul Firdaus. May Allah also grant his family, friends, and loved ones the strength and patience to bear this painful loss. Indeed, to Allah we belong, and to Him we shall all return. 🤲💔😭"
Fuseini Sulemana added:
"My brother in Islam, rest well until we meet again, sir."
Former NPP Chairman and Minority Leader dies
We also highlighted facts about Samuel Odoi-Sykes, the former NPP National Chairman and Minority Leader who died on 5 October 2026, aged 87.
The veteran politician also served as Ghana’s High Commissioner to Canada and held diplomatic posts across several countries.
His public service spanned decades, from entering Parliament in 1979 to leading the NPP during its landmark 2000 election victory.
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