Marlon Anipa, the district chief executive (DCE) for the newly created Guan District in the Oti Region has reportedly passed on.
Anipa was 63 years old.His demise comes barely two weeks after his confirmation as the first DCE for the new created Guan District.
Anipa is reported to have officially began his duties as DCE on Monday (15 November) by visiting various examination centres as the 2021 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) commenced.
He was unanimously approved as the DCE for the Guan District by all 19 assembly members after his nomination by President Akufo-Addo.
Anipa was a specialist consultant and a member of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP).In 2016, he contested the Hohoe parliamentary seat on the ticket of the NPP but failed in his bid.
SOURCE: Asaase Radio