Labianca Owner And Council Of State Member Eunice Asomah-Hinneh Reported Dead
- Eunice Jacqueline Buah Asomah-Hinneh, the owner of Labianca Company and member of the Council of State, has passed away
- Asomah-Hinneh is survived by a husband, the former Tema Regional Police Commander, Deputy Commissioner of Police Nana Asomah-Hinneh
- Asomah-Hinneh captured national attention after the Special Prosecutor accused Labianca Company Ltd. of benefitting from reduced tax liabilities
Eunice Jacqueline Buah Asomah-Hinneh, the owner of Labianca Company, has passed away.
Asomah-Hinneh’s death came after a brief illness, according to sources referenced by Citi News.
She is survived by a husband, the former Tema Regional Police Commander, Deputy Commissioner of Police Nana Asomah-Hinneh.
She was also a member of the Council of State, serving as the representative of the Western Region.
Prior to that, she served on the Board of Directors of the Ghana Ports and Harbour Authority from 2017 to 2021.
Asomah-Hinneh captured national attention after the Special Prosecutor accused Labianca Company Ltd. of benefitting from reduced tax liabilities due to her influence-peddling.
Details of the accusations against her
In August 2022, the Special Prosecutor published a report on underhand dealings at the ports, claiming Labianca Company Ltd, a frozen foods company, had evaded import duties totalling GH¢1.074 million.
The report explained that the amount constituted a shortfall in import duties paid to the state. The Special Prosecutor added that the tax evasion resulted from influence-peddling by Asomah-Hinneh.
According to the report, she used her position as a member of the Council of State and the Board of Directors of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority to secure reduced tax liabilities from the Customs Division.
Labianca Company Ltd denied the allegations at the time.
Ghana businessman found dead in hotel while attending Korea-Africa Summit
YEN.com.gh reported that a Ghanaian businessman was found dead at his hotel in Seoul while attending a Korea-Africa Summit event.
The deceased, who is said to be in his 50s, was a company official from Ghana attending a business counselling event.
According to Korea's Yonhap News Agency, police found no signs of foul play. The police suspect the man's death may have been caused by illness.
Proofread by Edwina N.K Quarcoo, journalist and copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
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