Malik Dramani Mahama, a brother of Ghana's President John Mahama, has reportedly passed. Malik reportedly died in the early house on Friday, July 18, 2025, in the UK, where he had lived and worked for many years.
Although the family is yet to officially announce the demise of their brother, Presidential Adviser and Special Aide to President Mahama, Joyce Bawah Mogtari, has taken to social media to mourn Malik's death. In a Facebook post, Madam Joyce, who is a member of the Mahama family, wished Malik, a peaceful rest as he transitions to eternal glory.
"Rest in power, Uncle Malik! May Allah be pleased with your soul! Our cheerleader, may your soul rest in eternal peace," she wrote.
As a practising Muslim, Malik is expected to be laid to rest as soon as possible, in line with the ethos of the Islamic religion.
The late Malik served the NDC UK/Ireland chapter in various capacities, contributing his time and money to building a strong base for the party abroad.
The late Malik Dramani Mahama's passing has drawn condolences from various personalities, including leading members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), to the deceased's family. Mrs Sabah Zita Benson, Ghana's former Ambassador to the Czech Republic from 2014 to 2017, said she was heartbroken by the news of Malik's death.
"Eiiiii, Anyemi, why? Why did you have to leave so soon? You promised to meet me at the airport with a brass band. You couldn’t wait? Anyemi. Rest well, Malik Dramani Mahama," she wrote.