Former Head of National Security and Foreign Affairs Minister under the Provisional National Defence Council (PNDC), Kojo Tsikata, has died.

The cause of his death is, however, unknown.

Member of Parliament of South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamakpor confirmed the news by announcing the death of Mr Tsikata on Twitter.

While pouring in his tribute, he said, "BREAKING NEWS!!! News is that Ghana’s Greatest Intelligence & Counter-intelligence mind ever, Capt. (Rtd.) Kojo Tsikata has just passed away. The world is a stage indeed..... Fare thee well, uncle...."