GHANAIAN PARLIAMENTARIAN STABBED TO DEATH

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Abuakwa North, Joseph Boakye Danquah has been stabbed to death at his home in Accra, Joy FM reports.

According to the report, it is not clear who was responsible for the stabbing to death of the MP at his Shiashie residence in Accra Tuesday dawn February 9, 2016.

The report cited the Greater Accra Region Police Commander, COP George Dampare as confirming the incident, adding that he said the police have begun investigations into the matter.

Mr. Danquah, who was born on July 2, 1965 and hailed from Old Tafo in the Eastern Region was a Chartered Accountant by profession. His last employment before going to Parliament was as Executive Director of Automotive Springs (Ghana) Limited in Accra.

He was first elected to Parliament in the 2004 elections.

He was the grandson of the Ghanaian scholar and politician, the Late J.B Danquah.

SOURCE: JOY FM