Former Talensi MP, John Tia Akologo reported dead

The former Member of Parliament for Talensi Constituency, John Tia Akologo, has been reported dead.

According to a GhanaWeb source, he died in Bolga this morning after falling ill briefly.

Tia was the MP of Talensi between 1993 and 2013.

In 2014, he was appointed Ghana’s Ambassador to Cuba, where he served until 2016 when the NDC lost the general elections.

John Tia entered local politics in 1982, assuming the role of Press Secretary for the Upper East Regional Secretariat of Peoples Defence Committees/Workers Defence Committees, established by the Provisional National Defence Council military government.

He secured his position as a Member of Parliament in the 1992 parliamentary election under the banner of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

From January 1993 until 2012, he represented the Talensi constituency, making significant contributions during his tenure.

In 2009, President Mills appointed him as Minister for Information, entrusting him with crucial responsibilities in the government.

Additionally, he served as Ghana's Ambassador to Cuba under former President John Mahama, showcasing his diplomatic prowess on the international stage.

John Tia's commitment to regional cooperation was evident through his membership in the ECOWAS Parliament, where he represented Ghana's interests and contributed to regional initiatives.

Despite facing electoral defeat in 2012, losing the Talensi seat to an independent candidate, Robert N. Doameng Mosore, Tia remained an influential figure in Ghanaian politics.

In 2016, he announced his decision to step back from parliamentary elections, marking the end of an era in his political journey.

On Sunday, March 24, 2024 John Tia passed away at the Upper East Regional Hospital, leaving behind a profound impact on Ghanaian politics and a legacy of service to his nation.