Krachi East MCE found dead in hotel room

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Krachi East in the Oti Region, Francis Kofi Okesu has been found dead in hotel room in Kumasi.

His body was found on Sunday evening (September 4, 2022). Francis Kofi Okesu is said to have checked into the hotel room at Kentinkrono on Friday for the weekend.

He was seen moving and meeting with some people on Saturday. But on Sunday, hotel staff did not see him come out of the room or walking around the hotel premises.

The police were alerted and the room was forcibly opened. His body was found lying naked in a supine position on the bed.

Traces of spermatozoa was seen on his thighs. The police could not immediately establish any traces of foul play on the body.

The body has since been conveyed to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital for preservation and autopsy.