The Member of Parliament for Jirapa, Cletus Seidu Dapilah, has offered one GHc100,000 for any relevant information on the recent murder case in Jirapa in the Upper West Region. The MP has promised to reward anyone who provides credible information that could aid the police in solving the murder of business mogul, Eric Johnson.
“The villa no door was broken, no window was broken, yet they entered. Anybody who can provide us with meaningful information for us to unravel or arrest the murderers to conclude the investigations, I, the Member of Parliament, would give a reward of a hundred thousand Ghana cedis,” he said to Joy News.
Eric Johnson was found brutally murdered in his private residence near the hotel on Sunday, February 11, triggering an extensive investigation. Seven people have been picked up in connection with the incident.
Eric Johnson was the Chief Executive Officer of the Royal Cosy Hill Hotel (Jirapa Dubai) in Jirapa, Upper West Region.
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During his lifetime, Johnson was celebrated for investing in Jirapa, an area often overlooked by others, demonstrating his unique courage and foresight. This bold move was lauded by local chiefs, who saw in him a figure of transformation and hope. Beyond his hotel business, Johnson’s commitment to regional development was evident in his pivotal role in completing an ultra-modern auditorium, enriching the community’s social and cultural infrastructure.
Johnson’s legacy extends to his efforts in promoting tourism in collaboration with the Ghana Tourism Authority, highlighting his dedication to harnessing the potential of the Upper West Region as a tourism destination. His passing leaves behind a legacy of innovation, community development, and a profound impact on the tourism landscape that many will remember and cherish.
