Former NDC Greater Accra Chairman Ade Coker Passes Away at 68
Joseph Ade Coker, ex-Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the NDC and former GFA Vice Chairman, has died at age 68 after a brief illness.
Edem Latsu Nukafu 
Thehubweb.com can confirm the passing of Joseph Ade Coker, former Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). He was 68 years old.
Though the exact cause of death has not been officially disclosed, close sources report that Ade Coker died after a short illness at the Bank Hospital in Accra on Saturday, May 31, 2025.
A Voice in Politics and Football
Ade Coker was known for his passionate and articulate contributions to national and political conversations. He held firm respect from the grassroots base of the NDC, where he played a key leadership role.
He was first elected as Greater Accra Regional Chairman in 2009 and went on to serve three consecutive terms before losing his re-election bid in 2022 to Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore, the current chairman.
Outside of politics, Coker served as Vice Chairman of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), making significant contributions to the development of sports in Ghana.
A Nation Mourns a Public Servant
The news of Ade Coker’s death marks the loss of a respected leader in both political and sporting spheres in Ghana. His legacy includes years of dedicated service to public life, earning admiration from both colleagues and opponents.
Condolences and National Reflection
The Hub Web extends heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, the National Democratic Congress, the football fraternity, and the entire nation.
As tributes continue to pour in, Ghana remembers Joseph Ade Coker as a man of passion, principle, and purpose.
