Update: NDC mourns former MP for Affram Plains North, Emmanuel Aboagye Didieye
The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has sent words of condolence to the family and relatives of the late Emmanuel Aboagye Didieye.
The deceased is a former Member of Parliament (MP) for Affram Plains North in the Eastern Region, as well as strong member of the NDC.
Hon Aboagye Didieye passed on in the late hours of Saturday at the SSNIT Hospital in Accra.
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His demise is a big loss for the NDC fraternity, having served for two terms in Parliament.
In a statement, the NDC, through its Eastern Regional Secretariat said it was saddened to hear of the demise of such a "caliber of person" in the party.
Sections of the statement reads: " As a party, we are deeply saddened by this bad news considering the caliber of person involved and our impending reorganization exercise which aims to bring on board all former appointees, executives and MPs. We are indeed in total shock.
"Hon. Aboagye Didieye was a true party man who stood by his convictions even if they were not popular and demonstrated his independence of mind. He served in Parliament representing the people of Afram Plains North with dedication for 8years."
The NDC therefore extend words of condolence and commiseration to the family of the bereaved.
Read the full statement below:
The Eastern Regional Executive Committee and the entire National Democratic Congress fraternity in the region have received with shock, the demise of our former Member of Parliament for Afram Plains North Constituency, Hon. Emmanuel Aboagye Didieye.
His sudden death as reported by family members, occurred in the late hours of Saturday October 14, 2017 at the SSNIT Hospital in Accra.
As a party, we are deeply saddened by this bad news considering the caliber of person involved and our impending reorganization exercise which aims to bring on board all former appointees, executives and MPs. We are indeed in total shock. Hon. Aboagye Didieye was a true party man who stood by his convictions even if they were not popular and demonstrated his independence of mind. He served in Parliament representing the people of Afram Plains North with dedication for 8years.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and the entire constituents of Afram Plains North especially his wife and children.
The party will accordingly, fully partake in all the preparations concerning our late MP's final funeral rites as customs demand.
May God keep the gentle soul of our fallen comrade and may he rest in Perfect Peace.
SIGNED
Kevor Mark-Oliver
Eastern Regional Secretary, NDC
Source: YEN.com.gh
