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Chief of Osu and President of Accra Regional House of Chiefs dies aged 57

Saturday, February 06, 2021 at 5:49 PM by Nii Ayi Ayitey

- The Osu Chief has died at the Cocoa Clinic

- Nii Okwei Kinka Ďowuona, Osu Mantse was rushed to hospital upon health complaints

- He was aged 57

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Nii Okwei Kinka Ďowuona, Osu Mantse and President of the greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs is dead.

Information from Joy News indicate that the Osu Chief, on his way home on Friday, February 5, complained of some health complications.

He was then rushed to the Cocoa Clinic where he died in the early morning of Saturday, February 6. So far, the cause of death is unknown as some claim it could be complications of the Coronavirus. He was 57 years of age.

Chief of Osu and President of Accra Regional House of Chiefs dies aged 57 (Photo: Daily Graphic)
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The death of the Osu Chief leaves his position vacant amid the expectation of regional funeral service.

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