He reportedly died in the early hours of Saturday, September 23, at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) following a brief illness. Osei Kyei Mensah-Bonsu, the Majority Leader and MP for Suame, confirmed his death during an interview on Hello FM in Kumasi.
Daniel Okyem Aboagye, a businessman, served one term in Parliament, he was, however, defeated by Francis Asenso-Boakye ahead of the 2020 elections in a fiercely contested primary that saw Dr. Kokofu backing the current Minister of Works and Housing.
Mr. Okyem Aboagye later became a spokesperson for the NPP on economic matters.
He was a member of the Economic Committee in Parliament and also owned several businesses, including the well-known transport company 2M Express.
The family has not yet issued an official statement regarding his passing.