Alhaji Amadu Sulley, a former Deputy Chairperson of Ghana’s Electoral Commission (EC), has died.

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His passing occurred on the afternoon of Saturday, March 1, 2025, and in line with Islamic customs, his burial rites are set for Sunday, March 2.

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A statement from his family, as shared by 3news, confirmed his demise and invited Muslim brothers and sisters, friends, and loved ones to participate in the burial rites.

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The funeral will take place at his residence, followed by interment at the Madina Muslim Cemetery in Accra.

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The family highlighted that he passed away while observing the first fast of Ramadan, a moment they considered spiritually significant.

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"To Allah be the glory. May Allah forgive him and grant all our departed souls Jannat Firdaus," the statement read.

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Alhaji Sulley previously served as the EC’s Deputy Chairperson in charge of Operations until June 2018, when he was dismissed by then-President Nana Akufo-Addo. His removal, along with that of EC Chairperson Charlotte Osei and fellow deputy Georgina Opoku Amankwaa, followed an investigation into allegations of misconduct and incompetence.

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During his tenure, he played a key role in overseeing the operational aspects of the 2016 general elections. His leadership, however, was marked by controversy, including internal conflicts and accusations of financial mismanagement.

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The cause of his death has not yet been disclosed, and further information is expected in due course.

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