Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor has expressed his condolences on the death of his colleague, Philip Basoah, MP for Kumawu.
Mr. Basoah, born in 1969, died Monday evening, however, the circumstances of his death are unknown at this time.
He was one of three majority MPs who were missing from Parliament on Friday during the debate and subsequent voting on the appointment of several new Ministers.
He was elected to Parliament for the first time in 2017 after winning the Kumawu constituency in the 2016 general election.
Mr. Basoah served as Chief Executive for the Sekyere East District from June 2005 to January 2009, and he was also a tutor at the Agogo State College.
Mr. Dafeamekpor expressed shock at the legislator’s death in a tweet, adding he was highly engaged in parliament the previous week.
“This is so tragic. Hon. Basoah you were so active just last week in Parliament. Very calm & focused yet very active, especially on the Public Accounts Committee where you & I serve. Fare thee well, my brother. My deepest condolences to your family & Constituents. You served well.”
