The District Chief Executive for Ahafo Ano South West in the Ashanti Region, Abubakar Sedik, has been confirmed dead. Although the cause of his death has not been officially confirmed, reports suggest that he may have suffered a heart attack. Abubakar Sedik was last seen in public on Sunday, September 20, during a visit to the Kumasi Kejetia Phase II project site with the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, and other District Chief Executives.
This marks the second time Ghana has mourned the death of a District Chief Executive (DCE) this year. In February, the Bongo DCE, Joseph Akasake Abaa, was confirmed dead after a short illness. President John Dramani Mahama appointed the late DCE in April 2025 after he was confirmed by members of the Bongo District Assembly. Joseph Akasake Abaa had served as an Assembly Member for Zorko-Goo-Awaah for three consecutive terms.
In 2022, Joseph Akasake Abaa held the position of Bongo Constituency Youth Organizer before later being appointed as the Constituency Secretary. He attended Sirigu Integrated Senior High School and Zuarungu Senior High School, where he worked as a storekeeper at both institutions. His passing has left the NDC and the people of Bongo devastated.
The NDC has suffered the loss of several key figures in 2025 and early 2026, including former Greater Accra Regional Chairman Joseph Ade Coker, local communicator Nana Kwadwo Busia, and Ayawaso East MP Naser Toure Mahama. Naser Toure Mahama was reported dead on January 4, following a short illness at the Korle Bu-Teaching hospital.
As a Muslim, Naser Toure Mahama was buried within 24 hours of his death; consequently, his final burial rites were held, drawing thousands of mourners to Nima and Kanda, the heart of the constituency he served for years. The Member of Parliament for Ayawaso North, Yussif Jajah, disclosed that an intervention by President John Dramani Mahama helped fast-track coordination of the administrative processes at the mortuary.
Ghana has lost several notable figures in recent times, including the late former first lady Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings. The nation also bid farewell to eight gallant men who died in service to the nation in a helicopter crash at Adansi on August 6. The entertainment industry has also suffered losses, including highlife musicians Dada KD and Daddy Lumba, and film industry personality Abdullai Tahiru.
Details about the cause of Abubakar Sedik's death and arrangements for his funeral and burial are expected to be communicated by his family in due course. The nation continues to mourn the loss of its public servants and notable figures, reflecting on their contributions to Ghana's development.
Key points
- The District Chief Executive for Ahafo Ano South West, Abubakar Sedik, has passed away, with reports suggesting a possible heart attack as the cause of death.
- This marks the second DCE death in Ghana this year, following the passing of Joseph Akasake Abaa in February.
- Ghana has experienced a series of notable losses in 2025 and 2026, including politicians, entertainers, and public servants.
