The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is set to hold a candlelight vigil to honour the memory of the late Member of Parliament for the Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency, Hon. Emmanuel Kyeremateng Agyarko, ahead of his burial and final funeral rites on Saturday, January 26, 2019, a statement signed by the National Organizer, Sammy Awulu has said.

The vigil will be organised on Thirsday, January 26, 2019.

The statement said: “The party, accordingly, invites all sympathizers and the general public to grace this solemn occasion and pay their respect to the distinguished former parliamentarian who dutifully paid his dues to this country before his shocking demise.”

According to the statement, “the Special Guest of Honour is His Excellency President Nana Akufo-Addo. Also in attendance, shall include the Speaker of Parliament, the party’s parliamentary candidate for the impending bye-election in the constituency, National Officers of the party, Ministers of State, Members of Parliament, MMDCEs and other government appointees as well as scores of party loyalists.”

Attendees are expected to be in either red or black apparel for the occasion. The converging point is the Bawaleshie park at 6pm on Thursday.