PNC signs book of condolence in memory of Prof Saaka

THE People’s National Convention (PNC) Presidential aspirant, Dr Edward Mahama, has signed a book of condolence in memory of the late Professor Yakubu Saaka, a former Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister in the 3rd Republic, at his residence in Accra.
Dr Mahama who led a delegation, including the PNC National Chairman, Alhaji Ahmed Ramadan, Deputy National Organiser, Abu Saddique Kwashie, and other party gurus, described the death of Prof Saaka as a great loss not only to his immediate family and the PNC party but the nation as a whole.
He said Prof Saaka, the Chairman of the Political Committee of the PNC, had served in the Liman Administration but went into exile after the Coup in 1981 and came back on the advent of the Fourth Republic.
"He was a turner professor at Obrelin College, Ohio in the United States. He taught at the University Ghana, Legon, when he came back during the Fourth Republic and since then had contributed immensely to the political agenda of the PNC", he emphasised.
He also acknowledged Prof Saaka’s commitment to the development in the country, and assured his family of the party’s support, after signing a book of condolence in memory of the late professor.
A nephew of the late professor, Mr Daniel Yahaya, who confirmed the death of the professor to the delegation, said Prof Saaka was sent to South Africa for medical treatment where he died last Sunday, August 31, 2008.
He expressed gratitude to the PNC delegation for honouring them with their presence.
He announced that, "the burial service of the late professor would be held on September 13, 2008 in the US, after which the body will be brought to Accra for other ceremonial activities. It will then be sent to his home town, Bole, in the Northern Region, for the final funeral rites to be done’’.
Alhaji Ramadan also described the late professor as a brother and a father to most members of the PNC party, and assured his family that the PNC would ensure that he received a befitting burial.
He also signed the book of condolence and called on all well-wishers to endeavour to pay their last respect to the late professor.
Prof Saaka was survived by a wife and four children.

Caption- Dr Edward Mahama signing the book of condolence in memory of the late Professor Yakubu Saaka at his residence in Accra.
Looking on are some officials of the PNC and members of Prof Saaka’s family.