Dr Abubakari Sidick Ahmed, former Station Manager of Radio Univers, has passed away at the age of 63.
Popularly known as Alhaji, he died on Monday, February 16, 2026. The news was confirmed by his widow, Naziha Alhassan.
Speaking to Radio Univers, Naziha said Alhaji died at about 10:15 a.m. at the University of Ghana Medical Centre, where he had been receiving treatment over the past few days.
For more than three decades, Alhaji dedicated his life to Radio Univers — beginning as a student journalist and rising through the ranks to become Station Manager of the University of Ghana’s non-commercial, campus-based radio station. He holds the distinction of being the longest-serving staff member in the station’s history.
His tenure was marked by discipline, mentorship, and a commitment to excellence in campus broadcasting. Beyond the confines of the university, his impact r