The body of a Ghanaian man named Mr. Andrews, who had apparently just returned from Switzerland, was found hanging in a leased room in Two Streams, a neighbourhood of Koforidua, the capital of the Eastern Region.
Andrews, who was thought to be in his late sixties, was discovered hanging from a rope fastened to the door frame.
He was cleanly clothed in a suit and shoes, and he had glasses on his face.
His legs were touching the floor strangely.
According to locals, Mr. Andrews, who was born in Ghana but claimed Swiss residence, had been residing in the region for roughly six months.
He had a reputation for drinking and hanging out with some of the local kids.
He mentioned having a family in Switzerland while stating that his extended relatives resided in the Central region and that he had built a house in Accra.
Just days before his demise, Mr. Andrews had told some residents that he would travel back to Switzerland during the weekend.
He is alleged to have arranged for his belongings to be transported to his family home in the Central region by a relative a few days ago.
The sudden and unexpected nature of his death has left the community reeling with shock and speculation.
The police have taken the deceased’s body to the mortuary for further examination, pending an autopsy.