Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor, the Member of Parliament for South Dayi, has expressed his condolences over the death of his fellow MP for Kumawu, Philip Basoah. The news of Mr. Basoah’s passing was announced on Monday evening, although the circumstances surrounding his death are currently unknown.
Mr. Basoah, who was born in 1969, was one of three majority MPs who were not present in Parliament on Friday for the discussions and voting of new Ministers.
After winning the 2016 general elections in the Kumawu constituency, Mr. Basoah entered Parliament in 2017. Prior to his stint in Parliament, he served as the Chief Executive for the Sekyere East District from June 2005 to January 2009 and also worked as a tutor at the Agogo State College.
In a tweet, Mr. Dafeamekpor expressed his shock at the sudden passing of the legislator and remembered him as an active member in Parliament the previous week. He described him as calm, focused, and particularly active on the Public Accounts Committee where they both served.
Mr. Dafeamekpor offered his deepest condolences to Mr. Basoah’s family and constituents, praising him for his dedicated service.
