The unfortunate demise of Akwasi Obempah, the official driver of Nana Mprah Besemuna III, Krachiwura, has cast a somber mood over the community of Krachi in the Krachi West Municipality of the Oti Region. The 35-year-old is said to have met his untimely death on Thursday, allegedly drowning in the Volta Lake while carrying out his duties.
According to Nana Ato Odyifase I, Akwamuhene of Krachi, the tragic incident occurred when the deceased set out from the palace early on Thursday morning to wash the Krachiwura’s official vehicle at the old site. It is reported that the driver and the vehicle drifted into the river and submerged, leading to the fatal outcome.
A search party, comprising of the Marine Police, officials of the Ghana National Fire Service, the Military, and community divers, was promptly organized. Their efforts resulted in locating the vehicle on the river bed with the deceased lying by it. Both the vehicle and Akwasi Obempah were then brought ashore.
Subsequently, the body of the deceased was taken to the morgue of the Municipal hospital, while the Toyota V8 vehicle was secured at the premises of the Ghana Police Service. Nana Besemuna, who also serves as the President of the Oti Regional House of Chiefs, took it upon himself to report the incident to the Police, seeking their intervention and support during this difficult time.
As investigations into the matter continue, a Police source has confirmed the incident. The community mourns the loss of Akwasi Obempah, and our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this trying period.
-source GNA | curated by Bella Aquamang | Mydailyreports24
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