Parliament has paid tribute to the late National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for Ayawaso East, Naser Toure Mahama, recognizing him as a detail-oriented legislator who made significant contributions through his committee work and thorough policy scrutiny.
Hon. Mahama, who passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026, was remembered as a dedicated committee man who served on several key parliamentary committees, including Energy, Roads and Transportation, and the House Committee.
During the funeral held on Sunday, January 11, 2026, the First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Bernard Ahiafor, praised Hon. Mahama’s disciplined and in-depth approach, highlighting his strong commitment to accountability in committee settings.
In a tribute read on behalf of the Speaker of Parliament, Mr. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, Mr. Ahiafor noted that the late MP’s professional background in the oil and energy sector greatly enhanced Parliament’s ability to oversee petroleum regulation and licensing.
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“Honourable Naser was known for meticulous preparation and a strong focus on value-for-money assessments during committee deliberations, frequently interrogating whether government contracts served the best interests of taxpayers,” the tribute stated.
Mr Ahiafor indicated that Hon. Mahama’s contributions on the Floor of Parliament were largely advanced through formal parliamentary questions, with particular attention to drainage and flood control, health infrastructure development, and hospital projects in the Ayawaso East Constituency.
He described his passing as a great loss to the House and to Ghana’s democratic governance, noting that his commitment to scrutiny and accountability set a high standard for legislative service.
Background
The late Naser Toure Mahama was the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for the Ayawaso East Constituency. Before he entered Parliament, he built a solid professional career in the oil and energy sector, where he gained extensive experience in petroleum operations, regulation, and project management.
His technical background informed his legislative work, particularly in areas relating to energy policy, infrastructure development, and public-sector accountability. In Parliament, he was widely regarded as a hardworking legislator with a strong interest in oversight, value-for-money assessments, and constituency-focused development.
Hon. Mahama was serving his fourth term in Parliament at the time of his death and was known among colleagues for his calm demeanor, diligence, and preference for substance over rhetoric in parliamentary proceedings.