The Member of Parliament for the Mfantseman constituency in the Central Region of Ghana, Honorable Ekow Quansah Hayford has reportedly been shot dead.

The MP is reported to have been shot on the Abeadze Dominase–Abeadze Duadzi–Mankessim road by some unknown assailants on his return from a campaign trip.

According to Citi News, multiple sources within the New Patriotic Party(NPP) have confirmed the unfortunate development although they are tight-lipped on details.

Meanwhile, the remains of Ekow Quansah Hayford has been deposited at the Saltpond municipal hospital.

More details soon.......