Deputy Education Minister Dr. Clement Apaak, who is also the Member of Parliament for Builsa South, has lost his father, Mr. John Azundem Apaak.
Mr. Azundem Apaak passed on to glory earlier today, November 4th, 2025, according to a statement issued by the Deputy Minister.
In his statement, Dr. Apaak described him as a man of faith and a Deeper Life Pastor who served in Bolgatanga.
He asked the public to respect the privacy of the family during this challenging time.
“Baba, as we affectionately called him, celebrated his 81st birthday on the 25th of October 2025. As a man of faith and a Deeper Life pastor, we have informed the Deeper Life church [Pastor] in Bolgatanga. We ask the public to respect our privacy in this challenging time.”
The family asked for prayers for Mr. Apaak’s widow, who is 76 years old, as well as his children and grandchildren.
“We ask that you remember his wife, our 76-year-old mother, his grandchildren, and the five of us, Clement, Daniel, Anthony, Margaret, and Abel, in prayer. We are grateful for his life. Rest in Peace, Baba,” the family’s message appealed.
Mr. Apaak was widely respected in his community for his humility, dedication to the Christian faith, and service as a pastor.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by the family in due course.
Below is the statement issued by the Deputy Minister
It is with a heavy heart that we inform you of the passing of our beloved father, Mr. John Azundem [Apaak]. He passed on to glory earlier today, November 4th, 2025 at the Bolgatanga Hospital.
Baba, as we affectionately called him, celebrated his 81st birthday on the 25th of October 2025. As a man of faith and a Deeper Life pastor, we have informed the Deeper Life church [Pastor] in Bolgatanga. We ask the public to respect our privacy in this challenging time.
We ask that you remember his wife, our 76 year old Mother, his grandchildren and the five of us; Clement, Daniel, Anthony, Margaret and Abel in prayer. We are grateful for his life. Rest in Peace Baba.
Signed,
Dr. Clement Abas Apaak
MP, Builsa South and Deputy Minister of Education
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana