The District Chief Executive (DCE) for the Ahafo Ano South West District in the Ashanti Region, Hon. Abubakar Sedik, has reportedly died after a short illness.
According to reports, the DCE returned to Mankranso on Sunday, September 20, 2026, after attending a stakeholder engagement in Kumasi.
He is said to have complained of body pains shortly after his return and was subsequently rushed to a hospital for medical attention.
However, his condition reportedly deteriorated, and he passed away while receiving treatment.
The news of his death has reportedly sent shockwaves through the Ahafo Ano South West District, with residents, sympathisers, mourners and supporters gathering in Mankranso to mourn the late DCE.
His sudden passing is expected to be particularly difficult for the district, having occurred shortly after he participated in official engagements in the regional capital.
Details surrounding the exact cause of death have not yet been officially disclosed.
The death of Hon. Abubakar Sedik comes as a major loss to the district, with further information on his funeral arrangements and official tributes expected to emerge as authorities and his family begin preparations to announce the next steps.
More details will be provided as they become available.
By 1960news.com
