THE mortal remains of Moses Alando Banaba, the People’s National Convention (PNC) parliamentary candidate in the 2008 general elections, has been laid to rest at Nalerigu in the East Mamprusi District of the Northern Region.
Dignitaries who witnessed the ceremony amidst tight security included the Regional Minister, Mr Stephen Nayina, and members of the Regional Security Council (REGSEC), the Upper East Regional Minister, Mr Mark Woyongo, some political bigwigs in the PNC, traditional rulers and residents of the area.
In his tribute, Mr Nayina expressed regret that the circumstances that led to his death should never again be witnessed in the area.
“It is a big slur on peace, tranquillity and stability of Mamprugu and I want all of us to take solace in the fact that our late brother is resting in the bosom of God” he noted.
He described him as a philanthropist who would stop at nothing to support his people.
Mr Nayina however assured the bereaved family and friends of the deceased that “we shall unravel the mystery behind that action and whoever played a role in the act would be smoked out and made to face the full rigours of the law”.Mr Woyongo for his part, was of the conviction that his death would change the hearts and minds of people for the better, saying we are all brothers and sisters and we need to change our attitudes towards life by rather fighting poverty and not one another.
The Nayiri and Overlord of Mamprugu, Naa Bohagu Mahami Abdulai, condemned the act that led to Alando’s death but noted that it should not be linked to the Bawku conflict.
He entreated the bereaved family to remain calm, and urged the community to support the family as they mourned their beloved father, brother and husband.
The Communications Director of the PNC, Mr Henry Asante, noted that his untimely death sent shivers down the spines of the rank and file of the party as he was considered to be one of the best candidates for the party and a potential flag bearer.
The youngest of his six children, Ms Abaagu Jochabed Alando, in her tribute said their father was not only caring but also took their education as his top priority.
“Daddy you should have told us you would not return but you said you were going to work not knowing that you were going to the ancestral world in a crude manner” she further lamented.
A younger brother of the deceased, Issah Banaba, who read his biography stated that he was a “kind hearted brother who always wanted to unite and serve not only his family members but the entire community at large”.
The Matron of the Baptist Medical Centre, Mr Stephen Yiddi, observed that the Late Alando put smiles on the faces of patients and was tolerant, a team player, humble and open-minded.
Preaching a sermon, the Head of the Northern Ghana Sector of the Ghana Baptist Convention, Reverend Alfred W. Afful, entreated the people to draw inspiration from the gospel, saying when you receive comfort from the Word of God you do not need anything in the world again.
Alando met his untimely death on Thursday evening, November 12, 2009 when he was shot by an unknown gunman at Nalerigu.
Born on July 10 1956 to Mr Banaba Apam and Mrs Kavugu Apam, he attended the Nalerigu Local Authority Primary School From 1961-1967. He gained admission to the Bawku Senior High School in the Upper East Region in 1971 and obtained his Ordinary level certificate in 1975.
He entered the Bagabaga Teacher Training College in 1976 and successfully obtained a Teacher “A” certificate in 1979.
He was posted to the Nalerigu Senior High School to teach science and Agricultural Science.
At the Ghana Education Service, he rose through the ranks to become the Assistant Director of Education.
Due to his loyalty and hardwork, he was appointed by management of the Baptist Medical Centre as a Pharmacy Assistant in 1975 and rose to the grade of Pharmacy Assistant to Deputy Chief Pharmacy Technician.
He resigned from the GES in 2003 to concentrate on pharmacy work and was faithful and punctual in his work until he met his untimely death.
The late Alando was adjudged the best District Para-medic in 2006 and the best worker of the BMC in 2005.
He is survived by two wives and six children.
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