The final funeral rites of the late Member of Parliament (MP) for Ayawaso East, Naser Toure Mahama has been completed, and he has been laid to rest.

The MP passed yesterday, Sunday, January 4, at the Korle-Bu teaching hospital after a brief illness, and in accordance with Islamic rules, he is expected to be buried within 24 hours of his death.

Consequently, he has been laid to rest following Islamic funeral rites at the National Mosque in Accra.

The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, led the funeral prayers in asking Allah to grant mercy to the soul of the late MP, after which his remains were transported to the National Mosque to his final resting place, with family, party members and sympathisers gathered to offer their last respect to the MP.

Among the prominent personalities who were present at the funeral were President John Dramani Mahama and the Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, and MP for Ayawaso West Wuogon, John Dumelo, were also among the dignitaries at the National Mosque to pay their respects to the late legislator.