Former Council of State Member Confirmed Dead
A former Council of State member under the administration of ex-President Nana Akufo-Addo, Paa Kofi Ansong, has been confirmed dead, Puretvonline.com has learnt.
A close source confirmed the news to Puretvonline.com, although details surrounding his death, including the cause and circumstances, are yet to be established.
Puretvonline.com is making efforts to obtain further information and will update this report as more details become available.
Who Was Paa Kofi Ansong?
Paa Kofi Ansong was a Ghanaian biochemist, entrepreneur and businessman who co-founded and chaired venture capital group Investrade International.
He also served on the boards of several Ghanaian institutions, including Adehyeman Savings and Loans Company Ltd.
In February 2017, Ansong was appointed to the Council of State by then-President Nana Akufo-Addo.
At the swearing-in ceremony held at the Flagstaff House, President Akufo-Addo urged members of the Council to provide sound advice to help advance Ghana’s development.
The Council of State is a constitutionally established advisory body that counsels the President on national issues.
During the handover ceremony between the sixth and seventh sessions of the Council, the outgoing chairperson, Naa Professor John S. Nabila, urged members of the incoming Council to offer their best counsel to the government to help ensure peace and prosperity for the country and its citizens.
Further details about the circumstances surrounding Ansong’s death are expected as more information becomes available.
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