Information reaching GhanaWeb indicates that Ekow Quansah Hayford, the Member of Parliament for Mfantseman Constituency, in the Central Region has been shot dead by unknown assailants.
Sources say the MP was shot on the Abeadze Dominase–Abeadze Duadzi–Mankessim Road when returning from a campaign trip.
Confirming the news, the NPP first vice constituency Chairman Wofa Yaw said they were were returning from a campaign tour when armed robbers attacked them.
OTECNews sources say the remains of Ekow Quansah Hayford has been deposited at the Saltpond municipal hospital.
Meanwhile, the police has commenced investigations into the incident.
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Further information indicates that his driver also died in the attack.
The late lawmaker was born on Thursday, 24 December 1970,
In terms of education, Mr Quansah Hayford had a BBA from Methodist University and an MBA from GIMPA.
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Constituency: Mfantseman
Region: Central Region
Party: NPP
Occupation/Profession: Varied Profession
Parliamentary Seat: majority
Date of Birth: December 24, 1970.
Hometown: Mankessim, Central Region
Highest Qualification: MBA (Supply Chain Management), GIMPA, 2016.
Last Employment: Managing Director, Modisa Lodge, Mankessim.
Marital Status: Married (with four children).
Religion: Christianity (Methodist).
Votes Obtained: 26,747 votes out of the 57,908 valid votes cast=46.82%.Others: James Essuon (NDC) 26,021=45.55%, Kwabena Amanquandoh Okyere (PPP) 4,043=7.08% and Pius Ebo Duncan (CPP) 318=0.56%.
He also had ACCA Level 2 from Ghana Telecom.
Source: Ghana/otecfmghana.com
