The Chairman for the National Democratic Congress, Mr Poulabong Bayiilela Richard also known as Chairman Water was shot dead last night by an unknown group of people.
He was the Chairman for the Dafiama Bussie Issa Constituency.
The incident occured at Sagu, in the Upper West Region, on the Wa-Tumu Road.
Speaking to close relatives of the Late Chairman, it was said that the Chairman was returning from a funeral when the incident occured.
Police investigations state that a Mercedes-Benz car with the registration number GW 3366 Y heading towards Wa was been driven by one Desmond Atinga with the deceased on board.
They revealed that the car was intercepted by four robbers but the driver failed to stop leading to the bandits shooting and killing Richard Bayiviella age 45 who was seated beside the driver.
The driver sustained gunshot wounds and was admitted at Upper West Regional hospital for treatment .
The deceased’s body was also sent to the Upper West Regional Hospital for autopsy.
The Deputy Director of the Region, Mr Osman Seidu has said that they cannot rule out any foul play.
Story by: Abigail Mawufemor Agordo/Pinkfmonlinegh