In what many describe as a huge loss to the New Patriotic Party in Mpraeso, Chairman Noah Kwame Osarfo, known to many as Otafregya, has sadly passed on.
His death, which occurred on the evening of Thursday, June 26, 2025, has left many in shock, especially those who knew the kind of fight he put up against his long illness.
He had been unwell since January, just weeks after the 2024 elections, and had been in and out of both Ridge Hospital and Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra.
The sad news was first confirmed by Boakye Agyarko, one of the leading figures in the party’s flagbearer race, who shared a heartfelt post on Facebook.
For many in the Mpraeso area, Otafregya wasn’t just a political figure. He was a man with deep passion for service, someone who didn’t just speak boldly but acted swiftly. He was admired for his sharp mind and his deep love for the NPP. To his fellow party members, he wasn’t just a chairman – he was a brother, a fighter, and a source of motivation.
Speaking with emotion, the Constituency Communications Director, Mr. Annor, also known as Barrister, revealed just how painful the journey had been.
“He got sick after the elections,” he said, struggling to hold back tears. “It got really serious. You couldn’t even touch him without causing him pain. That’s how much he was suffering.”
Otafregya was serving his second term as the NPP chairman for the area. Though he didn’t often talk about his personal battles, those close to him knew he had been holding on with sheer strength. He was believed to be in his late 50s.
His passing has created a heavy silence within the party’s grassroots. Many are still struggling to accept that the energetic and outspoken chairman they knew is no longer with them.
What hurts most is that Otafregya died while still serving. He didn’t get a break; he didn’t step aside to rest. Even during his pain, he kept the party’s spirit alive in the constituency.
Now, the NPP in Mpraeso faces the tough task of moving forward without one of its strongest pillars. His legacy, however, will remain one of resilience,
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