Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has expressed shock at the death of Emmanuel Kyeremanteng Agyarko, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency.
“I have learnt with grief and shock, the sudden death of Hon. Emmanuel Kyeremateng Agyarko, MP for Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency, popularly known as ‘3da ho plain,†Dr.Bawumia said.
The Vice President described him as “a true patriot, a friend and brother†who would be forever missed.“Hon. Kyeremateng Agyarko was a true patriot, a friend and brother. He will forever be missed by me, the New Patriotic Party (NPP), and the entire nation. May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace. Damirifa due, Hon.â€
According to sources close to the family and the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr. Agyarko, 61, died on Wednesday, November 21 in the United States of America after a long illness.
As a member of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr. Agyarko has been the MP for the Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency since 2012, after he replaced the current Chief of Staff, Frema Opare as MP for the area.
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A pharmacist by profession, he was once the Chief Executive of the Food and Drugs Authority, during the era of former President Kufuor from 2001-2009.
In Parliament, he’s served on the committees of Environment, Science and Technology Committee, chaired the
Government Assurance Committee, and also served on the Health Committee.
He is the younger brother of the former Energy Minister, Boakye Agyarko.
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