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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.
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