The Editor of the Al-Hajj newspaper

Quoting unnamed family source, mynewsgh.com reports that Alhaji Bature collapsed at his bathhouse and was rushed to the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital.

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"There were plans underway to fly him to South Africa when his situation was not getting better but before we completed arrangements, we were told he died on Friday afternoon”, a family source said.

He reportedly had difficulty walking and talking and was confined to his hospital bed.

The former journalist will be buried today, Saturday, January 6, 2018, in line with Islamic customs, a statement from the family said.

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"The mortal remains will then be conveyed to the Madina Cemetery at 1p.m. for burial." the statement added.