Former NDC Greater Accra chairman Joseph Ade Coker dies after short illness

 

Joseph Ade Coker, former NDC Greater Accra Regional Chairman and ex-GFA Vice Chairman, has passed away at the Bank Hospital after a brief illness.

He passed away on Saturday, May 31, at the Bank Hospital in Accra, party sources have confirmed.

Though the exact cause of death has not been officially disclosed, sources close to the family and party indicate he succumbed to a short illness.

Ade Coker was a familiar voice in Ghanaian politics, widely respected for his candid commentary on national and political matters. 

His leadership within the NDC spanned more than a decade, having first been elected as Greater Accra Regional Chairman in 2009. He served three consecutive terms before losing his re-election bid in 2022 to Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore, the current regional chairman.

Beyond politics, Ade Coker also made his mark in Ghanaian sports. He served as Vice Chairman of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), where he contributed significantly to the governance and development of football in the country.

His death is being mourned by both political and sports communities as the loss of a passionate leader and dedicated public servant.

Tributes have begun pouring in from NDC members, political figures, and sports administrators who remember him for his outspokenness, commitment, and deep-rooted connection to grassroots politics.

Funeral arrangements are yet to be announced by the family.