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The Assembly Member for the Apetenyinase Electoral Area in the Asante Akyem North Municipality, Dickson Kwabena Osei, has been found dead at his residence in circumstances suspected to involve suicide.
According to information gathered, Mr Osei was discovered hanging in his room earlier today.
Residents who made the discovery promptly alerted the Ghana Police Service. Officers who arrived at the scene secured the area, carried out preliminary investigations and conveyed the body to the morgue for preservation and autopsy.
The development has sent shockwaves through the Apetenyinase community, with residents and local leaders expressing deep shock and grief over the sudden loss of the Assembly Member.
Police say investigations are ongoing to establish the exact circumstances surrounding the death and have appealed to the public to remain calm while due process is followed.
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