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Former Ghanaian High Commissioner to India and President of the NDC Professionals Forum, Ambassador Sam Pee Yalley, has passed away. His sudden demise occurred on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra. While the exact cause of death remains undisclosed, the news has sent shockwaves across Ghana’s political landscape.
A seasoned lawyer and dedicated public servant, Ambassador Yalley was appointed Ghana’s envoy to India by former President John Dramani Mahama in 2014. Prior to that, he served as Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA).
Prominent figures in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have begun sharing heartfelt tributes in honour of the late diplomat. Among them is Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, who wrote on social media:
“I learnt with pain the passing of my brother and friend, Ambassador Sam Pee Yalley, an astute statesman and respected member of our party, the National Democratic Congress. Ambassador Yalley was a champion of professionalism in politics and a key figure of the NDC’s Professionals Forum. My deep condolences to everyone mourning the passing of this great man, particularly members of his immediate family.”
Ambassador Yalley was widely respected for his intellect, advocacy, and contributions to good governance and leadership in Ghana. Notably, he championed the inclusion of women in leadership roles and was known for his eloquent public commentary on governance and legal affairs.
