UPDATE: Driver who knocked down Assemblyman for Sra Electoral Area in Somanya in Police Grip.

Tragedy struck in the early hours of Monday morning when Eric Narh Kwao, the Assemblyman for the Sra electoral area in the Yilo Krobo Municipality, was killed in a road accident near the Yilo Krobo Municipal Assembly office. The news of his death was confirmed by Supt. Anyani Andrews, the Somanya District Police Commander.

The driver of the vehicle involved in the accident has been arrested to aid the police with investigations. Meanwhile, the mortal remains of the deceased have been deposited at the Yilo Krobo municipal hospital mortuary.

The incident has raised concerns among residents about the state of the road. Reports suggest that the stretch of road where the accident occurred does not have road markings or signs, making it a dangerous spot that has been the site of many accidents in the Yilo and Lower Manya Krobo municipalities.

As a result, residents are calling on the Ghana Highway Authority and the Roads Ministry to take urgent action to address the issue. The lack of road markings and signs poses a serious risk to the safety of road users, and urgent measures need to be taken to prevent further accidents and loss of life.

It is crucial that the relevant authorities take swift action to address the issue and ensure that the roads in the area are safe for motorists and pedestrians alike. The tragic death of Eric Narh Kwao is a stark reminder of the importance of road safety, and we must all work together to ensure that our roads are safe for everyone.