Murdered Ofankor tenant left behind two children – Mother says

Mother of murdered Ofankor tenant, Stella Okyere, says her 30-year-old departed son left behind two children.

The family of the late Benjamine Spark is in mourning after the budding musician was unexpectedly gunned down to death by his landlord.

Speaking to GhanaWeb, the mother of the murdered tenant said her late son was not married but he had two children.

“My son’s death is really a blow to us. He was a beacon of hope. We are not rich but Benjamin was a big inspiration to us. He always told me that my labour will not be in vain.”

Though she did not give details about her late son’s offsprings, Madam Stella revealed that, “Benjamin was not married but he had two children.”

She also mentioned that her dead son was the lifeline of the family, hence his passing will have a devastating effect on the family.


“My son was my go to person in times of need. He supported me whenever I needed money to go to the hospital. As he is gone now, where will my help come from when I’m in need?”

Madam Okyere further called on all stakeholders to make sure justice is served.


On May 24, 2020, a landlord, Victor Stephen Nana Kankam, reportedly murdered his tenant at Ofankor in the Greater Accra region.


The landlord, according to police extract, shot budding musician Spark Benjamine, who was rushed to the police station with multiple injuries.


The victim was subsequently rushed to the Police Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.


DSP George Asare, the district commander and his team who went to the crime scene said they saw a pool of blood at the entrance of the deceased’s rented apartment.


The suspect has been detained to assist the police in their investigations.