General News of Monday, 15 June 2020Source: Peace FMSekondi-Takoradi MCE died of coronavirus - Akufo-Addo confirmsplay videoLate Anthony Kobina Kurentsir SamPresident Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Addo has revealed the cause of death of the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Sekondi/Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly, Anthony Kobina Kurentsir Sam. According to President Nana Addo, his late appointee died after being infected with the novel coronavirus disease. Mr. Sam reportedly died Friday afternoon after a short illness weeks after his driver reportedly tested positive for COVID-19. However, President Akufo-Addo, while addressing the country for the 11th time on measures his administration is putting in place to fight Covid-19, said the statesman died of the virus. He eulogised the late Sekondi/Takoradi MCE and commended him for ensuring social distancing in markets under his jurisdiction.

Source: GhanaWeb June 14, 2020 21:11 UTC