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Ghana’s Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has mourned the loss of her father.
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The Parliamentarian representing the Ketu South constituency has recently refreshed her official Facebook profile with an image featuring both her dad and herself.
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Several social media users have shared their thoughts on Abla Dzifa Gomashie’s sequence of Facebook updates.
The Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, along with her family, is grieving the recent passing of her father, Patrick Dotse Gomashie.
Sources close to the situation have verified this unfortunate information, which has spread rapidly through social media over the last several days.
Although Minister Abla Gomashie hasn’t made an official statement about her father’s death, she has gently hinted at the loss via her social media updates.
On May 26, 2025, she posted a touching image of her departed father on Facebook, along with emotional verses from the somber hymn “Begone, Unbelief,” penned by John Newton, the renowned creator of the cherished song “Amazing Grace.”
It should be mentioned that approximately one year earlier, on March 17, 2022, Gomashie honored her father on social media platforms, expressing wishes for his happy birthday and reminiscing about their precious times spent together.
Patrick Dotse Gomashie was a revered former serviceman who dedicated a significant part of his life to serving in Aflao, which is situated in the Volta Region of Ghana.
Not only was he esteemed within his community due to his devoted military career, but also because of his strong moral fiber and dedication to local projects aimed at improving the welfare of people nearby.
Abla Dzifa Gomashie has lost her father.
Several individuals have left comments on Abla Dzifa Gomashie’s Facebook profile regarding the passing of her father.
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has gathered some responses below:
Maxwell Akpabli stated:
I extend my sincerest sympathies to you, Mamagã.
Selina Ewoenam Ahorsu stated:
You have set an example for children to follow. You have shown several of us what it means to genuinely love and respect our parents. Take solace in knowing that he witnessed your many accomplishments and felt all the love you bestowed upon him. May the joy of the Lord be your source of strength, honorable Abla Dzifa Gomashie.
Joseph Armstrong Gold-Alor stated:
When love and connections run profound, coping becomes naturally challenging. However, allow me to assure you, everything is fine, Hon. Thanks to your relationship with your father, you’ve shown numerous people, including myself, how to genuinely love and respect their dads. Personally, observing the bond between you two has been an incredible learning experience.
Roderick Ocloo stated:
Deep condolences to Hon Dzifa and her family. He led a fulfilling life. May Papa’s spirit find peace with the Lord.
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Rex Omar supports Dzifa Gomashie
Notable Ghanaian highlife artist Rex Omar has openly supported President John Mahama’s choice of Abla Dzifa Gomashie as the designated minister for Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts.
During an interview with Kumasi-based Akoma FM, Omar, alternatively recognized as Rex Owusu Marfo, conveyed his positive outlook regarding Gomashie’s leadership, believing it will lead to beneficial results for the industry.
On January 16, 2025, President Mahama appointed Dzifa Gomashie, the former representative for the Ketu South constituency in the Volta Region as an MP, to head the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts.
Her selection has garnered broad approval from numerous individuals and groups involved in the tourism and creative arts industries, everyone looking forward to witnessing her thrive in this crucial position.
Rex Omar was present amidst numerous backers who were enthusiastically supporting Gomashie as she commenced her significant path towards leadership.
Four individuals detained in Ketu South
Earlier,
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documented four people suspected of carrying weapons who were detained in the Ketu South constituency’s Aflao area just before the December 2024 elections.
The four individuals were apprehended by the local youths for allegedly transporting guns while cruising through town in a pickup truck.
The Member of Parliament, Honorable Dzifa Gomashie, confirmed the arrest and recounted how the incident nearly led to pandemonium.
