By Edzorna Francis Mensah
“John Akparibo Ndebugre has indeed served his country and the people of Zebilla. The nation has lost a veritable political and legal icon.”
Akparibo Ndebugre was an illustrious son of the Upper East Region and was pivotal in finding a feeling of lasting peace to the conflict in Bawku,” these are words from the MP for Tamale South and the Minority Leader Haruna Iddrisu.
In a statement, the Minority Leader submits that “John Ndebugre served both the Provisional National Defence Council (PNDC) and the People’s National Convention (PNC). During his days with the PNDC and through to the PNC, he spoke truth to power. He was tough yet affable; he mingled freely with both his contemporaries and the young”.
According to him, Hon. Nde, as affectionately referred to him, was a man of conviction and tenacity. He never shied away from expressing his views, even if they were considered unpopular by some sections of the public.
“Even after leaving Parliament in 2009, he remained active in the public space. This he did through his regular media engagements on political, social and legal issues”.
The Minority, however, extended his sincere condolences to his wife, children, family, and the good people of Zebilla and asked that they trust in Almighty God to fill the vacuum created by his demise.
“Fare thee well, Hon. Nde; my Friend and Uncle.”
