BIOGRAPHY OF HON. MUHAMED ABDUL-SAMED GUNU
6 April 1966 – 15 October 2026
Hon. Muhamed Abdul-Samed Gunu was born on 6 April 1966 and hailed from Savelugu in the Northern Region of Ghana. He was a devoted Muslim, a respected community leader, a development practitioner, a former Member of Parliament, and a family man whose life was marked by service to Islam, his family, and his community.
Early Life and Education
Hon. Gunu began his formal education at Yoo Roman Catholic Primary School before proceeding to Savelugu Continuing Middle School. He subsequently attended Ghana Secondary School (GHANASCO) in Tamale for his Ordinary Level studies and Navrongo Secondary School (NAVASCO) for his Advanced Level education.
He pursued further studies in Accountancy at Tamale Polytechnic, where he obtained a Higher National Diploma (HND) in 2000. In 2010, he earned a master’s degree in NGO Management and Rural Development from the University for Development Studies in Tamale.
Career and Community Development
Before entering Parliament, Hon. Gunu dedicated much of his professional life to community development. He served as the Founder and Executive Director of the Kugafong Development Organization, also known as the Kuga-Fong Mangsongsem Community Association.
Through this organisation, he contributed to initiatives focused on education, advocacy, and infrastructure development. His professional expertise encompassed public education, NGO management, programme monitoring and evaluation, and community mobilisation.
As a development practitioner, he supported numerous projects across the Savelugu-Nanton area and the Tamale Metropolis. These initiatives included the construction of classrooms and hospitals, the provision of boreholes, and the development of other essential community infrastructure.
His work reflected a commitment to improving living conditions and expanding access to basic social amenities for the people he served.
Parliamentary Career
Hon. Gunu entered mainstream politics when he contested the 2016 parliamentary elections on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). He won the Savelugu Constituency seat, making history as the first NPP candidate to secure the parliamentary seat in the constituency.
He served as the Member of Parliament for Savelugu from January 2017 to January 2021, during Ghana’s Seventh Parliament of the Fourth Republic.
His tenure in Parliament marked another chapter in his lifelong engagement with public service and his commitment to the development of his constituency and the nation.
Faith and Service to Islam
Hon. Gunu was a devoted Muslim whose faith was central to his life and identity. His commitment to Islam became evident during his secondary school years, when he served as an Imām at both Ghana Secondary School and Navrongo Secondary School.
His service to the Muslim community continued into his parliamentary years, during which he occasionally led the Jumu’ah prayers at Parliament House.
Beyond his public responsibilities, he remained committed to his religious duties and the values of humility, compassion, and service associated with his faith. His life exemplified the close relationship between his religious convictions and his dedication to serving others.
Family Life and Personal Qualities
Beyond his professional and public life, Hon. Gunu was a devoted husband, father, and family man. He was blessed with eight children and also had a beloved adopted son. Among his children are two medical doctors, a testament to the importance he placed on education and the development of his family.
He was widely regarded as humble, accommodating, and sociable. His warm disposition and ability to relate to people from different backgrounds endeared him to many. He was approachable and welcoming, and he maintained relationships with people across different walks of life.
In his younger days, he was also a very good footballer, reflecting another side of his personality beyond his professional, political, and religious commitments.
Passing and Burial
Hon. Muhamed Abdul-Samed Gunu passed away on 15 October 2026 following a short illness while receiving medical care in Accra. His passing marked the end of a life devoted to faith, family, public service, and community development.
He was laid to rest in Savelugu in accordance with Islamic rites.
A Legacy of Service
Hon. Muhamed Abdul-Samed Gunu’s life was defined by his commitment to Islam, his dedication to his family, and his service to his community and country. From his early years as a student serving as an Imām to his work as a development practitioner and his eventual service in Parliament, he remained engaged in the lives of the people around him.
His contributions to community development, his involvement in public life, and his personal relationships formed important parts of the legacy he leaves behind.
Though he is no longer physically present, his memory lives on through his family, the communities he served, and the many people whose lives he touched.
May Allah forgive his shortcomings, grant him Jannatul Firdaus, illuminate his grave, and grant his family, friends, and all who mourn him the strength and patience to bear this loss. Āmīn.