Yapei-Kusawugu NPP Parliamentary Candidate, Abu Kamara Dies In A Car Crash

The New Patriotic Party Parliamentary Candidate for Yapei-Kusawugu, Abu Kamara has lost his life in a car accident.

He is reported to have died on the spot alongside two others in the crash.

Mr. Kamara was returning to Tamale after a campaign event when the incident happened near Datoyili at about 10:39 pm on Friday, October 16, 2020.

The two remaining victims are said to be his aide and another passenger who were with him in his car reported to have crashed into an articulated truck.

Confirming the news in a statement, the Savannah Regional Office of the NPP said, “With a heavy heart, the Savannah Regional NPP and the party at large announce the unfortunate demise of our Parliamentary Candidate for the Yapei Kusowgu Constituency, Abu Kamara. He died with an aide, Majeed Kotochi (Young Chief) and another occupant in an unfortunate accident at the Datoyili police barrier. May their Souls Rest in Peace. Amen.”

The office has therefore, ordered the immediate suspension of all campaign activities in the region and party flags are to fly at half-mast.

“These directives are in line with the party’s respect and condolence to the families of our deceased heroes; Hon. Abu Kamara, Mr Kotochi Majeed and Mr Adam Abu,” the Director of Communications said. “we mourn with the families in these trying times. May the Good Lord grant them Jannat-al Firdaus. Amen.”

Mr. Kamara was gearing up to meet the National Democratic Congress’ John Jinapor in the polls on December 7.

His remains has already been deposited at the Tamale Teaching Hospital.

The death of the NPP parliamentary candidate comes exactly a week after the party lost its parliamentary candidate for Mfantseman, Ekow Quansah Hayford.