Tamale Chief Naa Dakpema Dawuni Alhassan dies

The Chief of Tamale, Naa Dakpema Mohammed Dawuni Alhassan has died at age 76.

Naa Alhassan reportedly died at the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH) on Saturday where he was receiving treatment after a short illness.

The Dakpema Palace Assistant Secretary, Alhaji Iddrisu Alhassan, who confirmed his demise said he will be buried Sunday in line with Islamic tradition.

A source at the palace said the chief was taken to the hospital on Friday, July 13, 2018 after he complained of not feeling well.