The death has been reported of Mr. Issah Ketekewu, Deputy Northern Regional Minister, at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital yesterday.
A delegation led by Mr. Yakubu Zakaria, Central Gonja District Chief Executive (DCE) formally announced the death of Mr. Ketekewu to the Northern Regional Minister, Alhaji Mustapha Iddris, and members of the Regional Coordinating Council.
The former Deputy Regional Minister until his death had served twice in that capacity and also as Deputy Minister at several ministerial portfolios including the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development.
The body would be flown to Tamale tomorrow for final funeral rites. He was 51 years old and left behind a wife and three children.
Source: GNA
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