Audio By Carbonatix
Mr. John Gariba Sandow, a former assemblyman of Kpikpira in the Garu-Tempane District allegedly committed suicide after his neighbours taunted him because the NPP candidate for that constituency lost in the Parliamentary Elections.
A source close to the family told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) that the deceased was a staunch supporter of the NPP and had boasted that he was so sure his candidate would win the election or he would kill himself if the NPP lost in the Garu-Tempane constituency.
"When the NPP lost in both the Parliamentary and Presidential elections in the Garu constituency, his neighbours teased him until he got so angry and took some poison", said the source who pleaded anonymity.
The source described the late Mr. Sandow as a very temperamental person.
Commenting on the incident, Mr. Kpenka Dindiok, the District Chief Executive of Garu-Tempane, who said he was a relative of the deceased, said he was informed that Sandow died after complaining of stomach pains.
The District Police Commander, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) A.N. K. Apkah, said the police had not been informed of a suicide case in the district but that he would investigate to find out the truth.
Source: GNA
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Tags:
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
Gov’t targets GH¢2.3bn from foreign digital platforms through new VAT system
4 minutes -
Ato Forson says Gold Board generated $15 billion forex inflows to support Ghana’s reserves
7 minutes -
Biohacking: How sunlight can prolong your life, according to Dr Naa Asheley Ashietey
8 minutes -
Ghana’s IMF bailout programme to end next week after final review – Ato Forson
14 minutes -
Abolishing taxes did not reduce revenue; Ghana collected more in 2025 – Ato Forson
16 minutes -
Ghana’s economy surpasses $100bn for first time, records fastest growth since 2019
17 minutes -
Better tax systems, not higher taxes, will drive revenue growth – Ato Forson
24 minutes -
Three years ago Ghana could not borrow, today the market is calling us – Ato Forson
27 minutes -
First trotro ride leaves “Obroni” in total Culture shock
28 minutes -
Ghana’s economy tops $100 Billion for first time, now 8th largest in Africa – Ato Forson
29 minutes -
AI-powered customs reforms boost monthly revenue by 17% – Finance Minister
30 minutes -
2026 Budget remains on track as government’s targets prove realistic – Finance Minister
32 minutes -
IMF Executive Board expected to approve Ghana’s final bailout programme review next week
32 minutes -
SOE liabilities added 3% of GDP to Ghana’s debt yearly over decade – Ato Forson
35 minutes -
Nearly 1 million Ghanaians lifted out of poverty in a year — Ato Forson
36 minutes