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'JB Danquah's death is a tragedy' - Nana Addo

Nana Addo speaking to the media said the death of J.B. Danquah is a tragedy to the party and country.

 

Mr JB Danquah was stabbed by an unknown assailant (s) at his Shiashie residence in Accra, prompting the police to launch an investigation.

It is suspected that the assailant used a ladder to climb to a roof linking to a terrace and then entered the MP's bedroom through a window before stabbing him.

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"I’m so worried. My condolences to the children and the wife," he said.

"This is a tragedy and I’m hoping that the police will do a good job to find who is responsible and allow the law to take its course. It will be good for all of us if those responsible for this crime are caught," Nana Addo noted.

Meanwhile, five people have been arrested in connection with the death of the MP.

According to Accra Regional Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Afia Tenge, two women and three men have been arrested, including a private security guard who was at the residence when the MP was killed for questioning.

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Also the party has described the "bloody murder" of its MP for Abuakwa North as "shocking."

The acting national chairman Freddie Blay said the party "is in a state of shock".

The party also described the death as an unfortunate situation.

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