By Mr. Bernard Aborkugya Mensah, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Krachi East, passed away after collapsing during a matriculation speech at the Dambai College of Education on Friday morning.
He was rushed to the Dambai Health Centre and later referred to the WoraWora Government Hospital for further treatment. Unfortunately, he was pronounced dead upon arrival at the facility.
Hospital authorities are, however, tight-lipped on the incident.
Mr. Kingsley Okuneggy, the Communication Officer of the New Patriotic Party (MCE) in Krachi East, confirmed the incident on the party’s platform.
The deceased, aged 60, was nominated by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to replace the late MCE, Francis Kofi Okesu, who passed away in September 2022.
Mr. Mensah previously served as the Constituency Chairman of the New Patriotic Party in the Krachi East Municipality.
According to a close source, the deceased’s wife also collapsed upon hearing the news and is currently receiving treatment at the same facility in WoraWora.
