Audio By Carbonatix
The family of the Sarkin Zango of the Ashanti Region has announced that Sultan Omar Farouk Saeed has died.
The 75-year-old died at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital around 6:30 pm, Thursday, following a protracted illness.
The family's head, Sheikh Ciessay Abdul Wadood Haroun, and the Chairman of the Zango Hausa elders, Alhaji Suraj Alhassan, issued a statement shortly after Sultan Omar's death.
Burial prayers based on Islamic principles will be held at the Kumasi Central Mosque after Jummah prayers on Friday, February 24.
Sultan Omar who was born in 1948 to the late Malam Saeed and Late Uma Fati Kotoko, was the Ashanti region's 14th Sarkin Zango. He was installed as Sarkin Zango in January 29, 2010.
He was survived by two wives and two children.
Latest Stories
-
EC schedules February 11 meeting with political parties ahead of Ayawaso East by-election
50 seconds -
Ayawaso East primary: NDC lauded for probing alleged vote-buying
4 minutes -
Youth activist Courage Babanawo, aims to become Ketu South NDC Deputy Youth Organiser
9 minutes -
Ten years on, widow mourns and justice still eludes late MP Boakye Danquah Adu
10 minutes -
2026 WC: I am not convinced about Ghana’s chances – Charles Taylor
16 minutes -
Ghana has no standalone comprehensive cancer centre of excellence as new cancer project takes shape
19 minutes -
NPP warns vote-buying in Ayawaso East threatens Ghana’s democratic foundations
29 minutes -
Ayawaso East: Baba Jamal rejects vote-buying claims, pledges cooperation with NDC probe
37 minutes -
Akufo-Addo, Commonwealth Observer Group arrive in Bangladesh ahead of February 12 polls
48 minutes -
GRA earns praise for efforts to sustain fiscal stability
51 minutes -
AAK Ghana signs strategic MoU with Agric Ministry to accelerate value addition in shea industry
1 hour -
Rename airport after Nkrumah, not Accra – Vitus Azeem urges government
2 hours -
ECG reaffirms commitment to Cash Waterfall Mechanism to ensure constant supply
2 hours -
Energy Commission steps up port surveillance to protect public safety
2 hours -
Students who engage in inter-hall fights will be sacked – UCC Acting Vice Chancellor warns
2 hours