The New Patriotic Party (NPP) fraternity in the Asante Mampong Constituency has been hit by heartbreaking news following the death of parliamentary aspirant Beatrice Nana Yaa Owarewa Siaw, popularly known as Nana Yaa.

The 41-year-old politician, businesswoman and philanthropist reportedly passed away at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi on Saturday, August 8, 2026.

According to reports citing people close to her, Nana Yaa became unwell earlier on Saturday and initially drove herself to a clinic in Mampong before being referred for further medical attention at KATH. Concern reportedly grew when family members and associates were unable to reach her.

She was later reported to have complained of body weakness before being pronounced dead at the hospital. The official cause of her death has not yet been publicly disclosed, and her family is expected to provide further information as funeral arrangements are made.

Nana Yaa was a member of the NPP Council of Patrons and had recently declared her intention to contest the party’s parliamentary primary for the Asante Mampong Constituency.

Her political ambition was built heavily around community development, job creation and youth empowerment. Earlier this year, she spoke publicly about projects she said she had personally supported in Asante Mampong, including schools, boreholes, medical assistance and other community initiatives.

She had also outlined ambitions to establish factories in the constituency as part of plans to create employment opportunities for young people if given the chance to represent the area in Parliament.

Her sudden passing comes at a time when she was actively campaigning and building support for her parliamentary dream, making the news even more painful for relatives, supporters and party members.

For a woman who had been speaking passionately about the future of Asante Mampong, her unexpected death has brought that political journey to a heartbreaking end.