Audio By Carbonatix
The Ashanti Regional Police Command says it has commenced investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Krachi East, Francis Kofi Okesu.
The Command said it will do whatever possible to unravel the cause of his death.
A press release issued on Monday, September 5, said the deceased checked into the hotel on Friday, September 2 with his driver.
The driver, however, left to lodge in a different hotel.
“The Ashanti Regional Police Command is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Hon. Francis Kofi Okesu, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Krachi East Municipal Assembly.
“Investigations have so far established that Hon. Francis Kofi Okesu accompanied by his driver checked in at the Harbed House Hotel, Kumasi on 2nd September, 2022.”
Meanwhile, his body has been deposited at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital.
“The body of the deceased MCE has been deposited at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital morgue for preservation and autopsy while investigation continues.”
His body was in a supine position in bed naked with his left arm hanging beside the bed on Sunday.
A careful examination of the body by health professionals found no marks of violence.
Latest Stories
-
IMF urges tighter controls over GoldBod programme amid concerns over BoG losses
15 minutes -
Appointments Committee to vet Zanetor Agyemang-Rawlings today
18 minutes -
GMA strengthens competencies of seafarer examiners, instructors
21 minutes -
‘Crime is crime’ – Mahama Ayariga cautions MPs against shielding politicians from prosecution
27 minutes -
IMF cautions Ghana against early return to international capital markets
32 minutes -
GoldBod ‘losses’ have helped stabilise Cedi, contain inflation – Mahama Ayariga
38 minutes -
NDC formally notifies Speaker of James Agalga’s appointment as Majority Leader
43 minutes -
DGPP’s GH¢21.89bn ‘loss’ is accounting adjustment, not cash expense – Sources
47 minutes -
Tuba murder: Court adjourns case to September 28, as police prepare to forward docket to AG
49 minutes -
Debt restructuring key to Ghana’s economic recovery – IMF
54 minutes -
Let’s wait and see – Agalga refuses to take sides on extortion allegation as OSP probe begins
55 minutes -
FDA intensifies drive to ensure iodised salt reaches consumers
60 minutes -
HTU partners Praise Export to boost student training, employability
1 hour -
Samuel Abu Jinapor proposes independent body to fight galamsey
1 hour -
Government moves to review Minerals and Mining Act to strengthen regulation
1 hour