A founding member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr. Amoako Tuffour is reported dead.
According to reports, the veteran politician passed on this morning at the 37 Military Hospital in Accra.
Dr. Amoako Tuffuor is a founding member of the National Patriotic Party (NPP) and served various portfolios under the Kuffuor administration.
The cause of his death, has, however not been disclosed to the media.
Dr. Amoako Tuffour recently detailed measures Ghana can combat Covid-19.
He said the government is the head administrator for sure, but the individuals should be able to come together to assist the government to solve problems that affect all Ghanaians especially when it may even be beyond the government’s capabilities.
He charged Ghanaians not to underestimate Covid-19.
“Let us not underestimate the coronavirus problem. Even America is found wanting today as to how to tackle the problem, and how to find solutions. They are arguing about where people should be, even medical equipment that should be used to tackle these problems. They don’t have them (equipment) in abundance.”
Dr. Amoako is the former National Coordinator of the School Feeding Programme.
He also was an advisor to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.