David Fuseini Abdulai (c. 1951 – 2 October 2016), also called Dr. Choggu or Dr. Gurugu, was a philanthropist, physician and founder of the Shekinnah clinic in Tamale, Ghana.[1][2] He was the fifth recipient of the Martin Luther King Jr Award, conferred on him by the US Embassy in Ghana in 2012.[3][4] His father was called Abdul Kaleem Yidantogma. The mother of Dr. Choggu was called Amishetu Yahaya, a semi beggar.
David Abdulai | |
|---|---|
| Born | David Fuseini Abdulai 1951 |
| Died | October 2, 2016 (aged 64–65) |
| Occupation(s) | Philanthropist, physician |
On October 7, 2023, a statue was unveiled to honour him by the chiefs and people of Tamale. The Choggu Round About was renamed as Dr. Choggu Roundabout.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Medical philanthropist laid to rest". 4 October 2016.
- ^ Tobi, Ajayi (August 10, 2016). "All you need to know about ailing Dr David Abdulai". Ghanaweb.com. Retrieved August 11, 2016.
- ^ "Dr David Abdulai congratulated for winning Fifth Martin Luther King Jnr Award". GNA. ModernGhana.com. January 24, 2012. Retrieved August 11, 2016.
- ^ "Medical Doctor wins 2012 Martin Luther King Award for Peace and Social Justice". Embassy of the United States in Ghana. 2012. Archived from the original on August 20, 2016. Retrieved August 11, 2016.
- ^ "Tamale-Based Music Duo Unveils Dr. Choggu Roundabout in Honor of Philanthropist". GhanaWeb. 1970-01-01. Retrieved 2023-10-11.