State Funeral Held for Joseph Ade Coker at Accra State House
ACCRA, GHANA — A solemn state funeral ceremony was held on August 1, 2025, at the forecourt of the State House in Accra for Joseph Kobina Ade Shino Coker, former Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and ex-Vice Chairman of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) MyJoyOnlineCitiNewsroom.comghanafa.org.
Following a short illness, Coker passed at the Bank Hospital on May 31, 2025, at age 68 or 70, depending on sources. He was recognized for his unwavering contributions in both political and sports leadership.
Notable Attendees & Public Tributes
The funeral drew high‑profile attendance, including President John Dramani Mahama, Vice‑President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku‑Agyemang, NDC leadership, and figures from the country’s football fraternity, showcasing national respect for his service.
Former NDC Greater Accra Organiser Anthony Nukpenu described Ade Coker’s passing as a disturbing moment for the party, lauding him as a unifying leader driven by inclusivity since his 2009 election. Similarly, Ibrahim Adjei, former aide to President Akufo-Addo, paid tribute to Ade Coker as “politically civilised,” recalling decades of cordial debate and mutual respect.
Sporting Legacy & Public Service
Ade Coker’s influence extended beyond politics. He served as Vice Chairman of the Ghana Football Association and as chairman of Accra Great Olympics FC. His leadership shaped Ghanaian football’s administrative landscape, including the founding of AC Olympiacos in the early 2000s.
uneral Programme & Family Remembrances
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File past and memorial service commenced at 7 a.m. at the State House.
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A private interment followed deeper ceremonial proceedings.
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A thanksgiving service is scheduled for August 3, 2025, at Calvary Methodist Church, Adabraka, with attendees dressed in black‑and‑white attire.
Family members are survived by his widow, Mrs. Carole Coker, their child, Jody Ade Coker, and three grandchildren.
Investigative Insight: A Legacy of Civil Service & Integrity
Joseph Ade Coker is remembered as a consummate unifier and principled leader within the NDC and Ghana’s football community. His leadership style brought stability at the grassroots level, and he wielded influence with dignity, even while entrenched in partisan affairs. Political commentators and colleagues alike honoured his legacy of respectful discourse and service.
Source: My News Ghana
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