Mathias Asuma Puozaa, the former Member of Parliament (MP) for Dafiama-Bussie-Issa constituency under the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has passed away at the age of 76.
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According to close family sources, the retired Educationist breathed his last at the 37 Military Hospital in Accra, where he had been receiving treatment.
Puozaa, who was first elected into office during the 2004 Ghanaian General Elections, began his tenure as an MP in January 2005 representing the NDC.
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He served for three consecutive terms until January 2017. During his time in parliament, he notably chaired the Parliamentary Select Committee on Education.
Born on January 10, 1948, Puozaa hailed from Touri-Daffiama in the Upper West Region of Ghana. He obtained his Master of Science degree in Community Education from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland.
As of now, the family of the deceased has yet to announce details regarding his funeral arrangements.
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