The tragic death of Christopher Adu Boahen, son of New Patriotic Party (NPP) stalwart Prof. Adu Boahen, has sent shockwaves through the community after he was robbed and killed at his residence in East Legon, Accra.
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According to reports from Asaaseradio.com, armed robbers forcefully entered Christopher’s home, conducting a thorough search and ultimately taking his life during the ordeal.
The news was first shared by the 1995 year group of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), where Christopher pursued electrical engineering.
In a solemn Facebook post, the group mourned his untimely passing and condemned the senseless violence that claimed his life.
“Sad to announce the untimely passing of our classmate, Christopher. Wicked persons entered his home, ransacked the place, and robbed him of his life. His home, at East Legon, has been barricaded by the police and declared a crime scene.”
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“May the soul of our brother find rest in the Lord. Bad news for a Monday morning but let’s keep our spirits up and look forward to a great week,” the post read.
Christopher Adu Boahen came from a prominent political lineage, with his father, Prof. Adu Boahen, being the NPP’s first presidential candidate in the 1992 elections during Ghana’s return to democracy under the Fourth Republic.
Additionally, he was the brother of Charles Adu Boahen, who held significant positions in the Akufo-Addo administration, including deputy minister for finance and minister of state at the Ministry of Finance.
The tragic loss of Christopher Adu Boahen has left a void in both his family and the community, sparking calls for justice and an end to the violence that has claimed yet another innocent life.
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