It’s the last day of 2025 and many Ghanaians will be bidding the year goodbye.
However, some Ghanaians could not live to see the end of the year as the year rather bid them goodbye.
As we welcome 2026, Primenewsghana.com takes time to reflect on those we lost in the various fields such as entertainment, sports, and politics.
Sam Pee Yalley (April 6, 2025)
Renowned Ghanaian diplomat and former High Commissioner to India, Sam Pee Yalley, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025.
His death was announced by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) 's Deputy National Communications Officer, Malik Basintale, in a Facebook post.
Sam Pee Yalley was a seasoned lawyer and a stalwart of the NDC.
He served as Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the National Pensions Regulatory Authority and was appointed Ghana's Ambassador to India by President John Dramani Mahama in 2014.
Daasebre Osei Bonsu II (April 28, 2025)
The Paramount Chief of Asante Mampong, Daasebre Osei Bonsu II, died in April 2025 at the age of 86.
The Mampong Traditional Council and the Bretuo Dynasty officially informed the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, of his death at the Manhyia Palace on Monday, April 28, 2025.
A lawyer and economist by profession, Daasebre Osei Bonsu II previously served as Registrar of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and was the Vice President of the Ashanti Regional House of Chiefs.
He was the esteemed occupant of the Silver Stool, a position of immense traditional significance in the Asante Kingdom.
Dada KD (May 16, 2025)
Ghanaian highlife legend Dada KD passed away on May 16, 2025.
Renowned for his soulful love songs, Dada KD earned multiple accolades, including the Best Male Vocal Artist award at the 2004 Ghana Music Awards UK.
His legacy as a gifted vocalist and composer continues to inspire generations of musicians.
Ade Coker
Joseph Kobina Ade Coker, a former chairman of the Greater Accra Regional wing of the governing National Democratic Congress, died on Saturday, 31 May, at the Bank Hospital in Accra following a short illness.
He served as the NDC’s Greater Accra Regional Chairman from 2009 until 2022.
He was laid to rest on Friday, August 1, 2025
Ernest Yaw Kumi (July 7, 2025)
The Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Ernest Yaw Kumi, died on July 7, 2025, at the age of 40.
Kumi made headlines earlier in the year when he was cited for contempt by the Koforidua High Court on February 19, 2025, for defying an interim injunction that barred him from being sworn in as a Member of Parliament on the Minority side of the House.
His death came as a shock to many within political circles.
Daddy Lumba
Highlife maestro Charles Kojo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, was confirmed dead on Saturday, July 26, 2025.
Lumba was more than a musician; he was a cultural icon whose lyrics and music profoundly reflected themes of love, struggle, and resilience.
He was laid to rest on Saturday, December 13, 2025, after a long legal dispute.
Dr Edward Omane Boamah (August 6, 2025)
The former Minister of Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, tragically died on August 6, 2025.
His death was confirmed by Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, in a state broadcast.
The minister was among nine victims who lost their lives in a helicopter crash that occurred at Adansi Akrofuom in the Ashanti Region while en route to a programme in Obuasi.
Dr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed (August 6, 2025)
The former Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, also lost his life in the same helicopter crash on August 6, 2025.
Chief of Staff Julius Debrah confirmed that he was among the nine victims of the tragic incident at Adansi Akrofuom.
Alhaji Muniru Mohammed - Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator (August 6, 2025)
The former Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, lost his life in the same helicopter crash on August 6, 2025.
Nana Konadu Yiadom III (August 11, 2025)
The Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, passed away on August 11, 2025, at the age of 98, after reigning for eight years.
Her death was confirmed to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, by the Oyoko family at an emergency Asanteman Traditional Council meeting.
Born Nana Ama Konadu, she was the 14th Asantehemaa and the biological sister of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.
She was widely respected for her wisdom, loyalty and devotion to Asanteman traditions.
Apostle Dr Kwadwo Safo (September 11, 2025)
Celebrated preacher, technologist, philanthropist, agriculturalist, and industrialist, Apostle Dr Kwadwo Safo, popularly known as Kantanka, the African Star, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025.
In a statement signed by his daughter, Sarah Adwoa Safo (former MP for Dome Kwabenya), the family described him as a "gallant son" whose life was defined by innovation and excellence.
A founder of Kantanka Automobile and the Kristo Asafo Mission Church, Apostle Safo's contributions to local manufacturing and technological advancement made him a national treasure.
Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings (October 23, 2025)
The Former First Lady of Ghana, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, passed away on October 23, 2025, at the Ridge Hospital in Accra, aged 76.
She was the wife of the late former President Jerry John Rawlings and a towering figure in Ghanaian politics. As the leader of the 31st December Women's Movement, she championed women's rights, youth empowerment, and community development for decades.
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Wilberforce "Willie" Mfum
Passed away on May 11, 2025. He was a legendary Ghanaian forward who played in the 1964 Summer Olympics and was the first-ever AFCON goal scorer.
William Addo, actor
William Addo, popularly known as Akpatse, passed away peacefully on 22nd November 2025 after years of battling serious health challenges
Mawuli Semevo, actor
Celebrated Ghanaian actor Mawuli Semevo has passed away at the age of 63.
The veteran actor succumbed to his injuries on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Ridge Hospital, where he was receiving treatment after sustaining severe burns in a fire accident.
Maame Tiwaa
Legendary gospel musician Maame Tiwaa, known for her longstanding role with Yaw Sarpong and the Asomafo group, has passed away. She died in the early hours of Sunday, December 7, 2025, after weeks of illness.