Ashaiman NDC in shock as chairman shaddad Jallo dies suddenly – MyJoyOnline

0:00

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has lost a key grassroots figure. Shaddad Umar Jallo, the Ashaiman Constituency Chairman and a prominent member of the party’s National Zongo Caucus Coordinating Team, has died.

He reportedly passed away on the afternoon of Saturday, 14th June 2025, at East Legon after suddenly complaining of ill health. While the exact cause of death is yet to be officially confirmed, close family sources suspect high blood pressure may have been a contributing factor.

Jallo, who was serving his second term as constituency chairman, played a pivotal role in the NDC’s 2024 electoral campaign. He was instrumental in drastically reducing the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) vote share in Ashaiman, almost halving their 2020 performance.

Beyond Ashaiman, Jallo travelled extensively as part of the National Zongo Caucus Coordinating Team, helping galvanise support for the NDC across key communities nationwide.

However, his final days were reportedly clouded by disappointment. A close family member, speaking on condition of anonymity, revealed: “Shaddad Umar Jallo died an unhappy man. Despite his sacrifices to return the party to power, he regretted that no one from the Ashaiman Constituency had received any significant appointment in the Mahama-led administration, despite promises made prior to the elections. He spoke of that pain often,” the source added.

JoyNews can confirm that his body has been transported to Akatamanso in the Kpone-Katamanso Constituency. Burial arrangements are underway, with interment scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, 15th June 2025, in accordance with Islamic rites.

He leaves behind a wife and eight children.

DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.