MP'S DEATH SHOCKS JIRAPA (PAGE 15)

RESIDENTS of Jirapa have received the news of the death of the Member of Parliament (MP) for the area, Mr Edward Salia, with a heavy heart.
Generally, even though majority of them admitted that they were aware of the deteriorating health of the former MP, they also expressed shock at the turn of events.
When the Daily Graphic visited the town yesterday, the town was very quiet and people were spotted in groups discussing the death of the MP, his successor or the National Democratic Congress (NDC). There were those who also tried to forecast how the next by-election was going to be like.
The Jirapa District Chief Executive (DCE), Mr Justin Dakora, when contacted, said the death of the late MP was a sad news to the whole of Jirapa.
Madam Pauline Dassah, who many described as a die-hard NDC follower, expressed regret at the loss of the MP but prayed that his soul would rest in peace.
She described the late MP as a very hardworking politician who worked tirelessly to bring honours to Jirapa.
Mr Charles Mornah said the late MP had for sometime now been battling with ailments until his death.
He said he had done a lot for the region and the Jirapa Constituency and those accomplishments could not go without mention.