The Eastern Regional branch of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) says the death of Member of Parliament for the Abuakwa North constituency,

In a statement signed by the party's Regional Secretary, Kevor Mark-Oliver, it said "our thoughts and prayers are with the NPP as well as the wife, children and family of the Honourable member."

"We have indeed lost a very moderate politician who symbolised political tolerance in the Region and an astute chartered accountant as a nation."

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

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Five people were apparently arrested in connection with the death of the MP.

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According to the Accra Regional Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Effia 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.

Below is the full statement:

EASTERN REGION NDC MOURNS WITH NPP

We woke up this morning to a very sad and heartbreaking news of the demise of the NPP Member of Parliament for Abuakwa North, Hon. Joseph Boakye Danquah-Adu.

On behalf of the Eastern Regional chapter of the National Democratic Congress, we express our heartfelt condolence to the New Patriotic Party and the family of the late MP for this huge but irreplaceable loss.

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Hon. J.B Danquah-Adu was a very respectable man both in politics and the academia. We have indeed lost a very moderate politician who symbolised political tolerance in the Region and an astute chartered accountant as a nation.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the NPP as well as the wife, children and family of the Honourable member.

It is our hope and prayer that God Almighty will protect and strengthen the family even as they go through this trauma.

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To the NPP, we say take heart and trust in God.

The party will officially send a delegation to mourn with the family at the appropriate time in accordance with custom.

Damirifa Due JB!!

Signed Kevor Mark-Oliver Eastern Regional Secretary, NDC