Audio By Carbonatix
The late Member of Parliament (MP) for the Mfantseman Constituency, Ekow Kwansah Hayford, will be laid to rest on Saturday at Mankessim in the Central Region.
The MP was murdered on Friday, October 9, while returning from a campaign trip.
Ekow Quansah Hayford was shot on the Abeadze Dominase – Abeadze Duadzi – Mankessim Road at about 1:00 am by 6 armed highway robbers.
According to an eyewitness report, while the robbery was ongoing, the MP identified himself.
This allegedly infuriated the robbers who blamed him for the problems being faced by people in the country.
Family of murdered Mfantseman MP has announced that a night of hymns and tributes will be held in honour of the late MP at the Ebenezer Methodist Church, Mankessim on Friday.
The body will be laid in state for the burial service at the School Kessim (AstroTurf) park before being taken to the Mankessim cemetery for burial.
Finally, a thanksgiving service will be organised at the Ebenezer Methodist Church, Mankessim on Sunday morning.
It is said that President Akufo-Addo will on Saturday, attend the final funeral rite of the former Mfantseman MP, Ekow Hayford.
Latest Stories
-
Wa West MP commissions five boreholes for the benefit of his constituents
5 minutes -
Havertz’s late strike hands Arsenal narrow first-leg advantage over Sporting
7 minutes -
Damang mine award: Minority not against Ghanaian participation; we’re asking for fair process – Konadu
29 minutes -
NPA to enforce stricter registration rules for petroleum tankers
56 minutes -
Manhyia South MP laments decline in hospitality operations in his constituency
1 hour -
How a simple clean charcoal innovation could benefit Ghana’s climate future
1 hour -
NPA, COMAC launch Safety Week 2026 to promote risk management in petroleum sector
1 hour -
Stakeholder engagement resolves onion trade impasse
1 hour -
Gender Ministry holds staff durbar, welcomes new Chief Director
2 hours -
Unexpected illness sparked my radio career – Tommy Annan-Forson
2 hours -
Bolt Ghana awards GH¢50,000 to women entrepreneurs through “She Moves to Win” campaign
2 hours -
NRGI Country Manager questions speed of ministerial approval in Damang mining deal
2 hours -
Publish the assessment — NRGI demands transparency in Damang mining deal award to E&P
2 hours -
Tamale: Alhaji Hussein Fuzak funds construction of 3-storey classroom block at Ambariya Islamic School
2 hours -
Gender Ministry holds staff durbar, welcomes new Chief Director
2 hours