NPP flags to fly at half-mast for the next seven days to mourn late Akoto Osei

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has commiserated with the family of its late party stalwart, Dr. Anthony Akoto Osei.

In honor of the former Old Tafo Member of Parliament (MP), the party has directed that its flag be flown at half-mast in the coming seven days across all offices in the country.

In a statement signed by the party’s chairman, Mr. Stephen Ayensu Ntim, the party described the late statesman as an embodiment of humility, dedication, and selflessness, particularly in his service to the party and country.

"The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has received with profound shock and disbelief news of the passing of Hon. Dr. Akoto Osei, which sad event occurred on Monday, March 20, 2023," the release began.

"The late distinguished banker, as he was known to all, embodied humility, dedication, and selflessness in his service to party and country. The Party extends its heartfelt condolences to his immediate family and also commiserates with the rest of the nation for the painful loss of this illustrious citizen.

"In honour of his memory, the NPP directs that all Party flags at the national headquarters and in the respective regions and constituencies be flown at half-mast for the next seven days," read part of the statement.

The late former Minister of Finance under the erstwhile President Kufour administration was reported dead in the late hours of Monday, March 20.