The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Augustus Nana Akwasi, has expressed shock and sadness over the death of Abubakar Sedik, the Ahafo Ano South West District Chief Executive. Akwasi described Sedik's passing as a devastating blow to the party and the people of the district. He noted that Sedik had earned the confidence and admiration of many residents through his exceptional performance in office.
According to Akwasi, Sedik's growing popularity and remarkable achievements had positioned him as a strong contender to win the Ahafo Ano South West parliamentary seat for the NDC in the 2028 election. Akwasi lamented that death had abruptly cut short what he described as a promising political future. He made these comments during the final funeral rites of Sedik, which was attended by a large crowd of mourners.
The huge crowd that gathered to mourn Sedik was a clear reflection of the impact he had made in the lives of the people, Akwasi said. He described Sedik as a committed party man and an effective leader whose contribution to the NDC went beyond his position as DCE. Akwasi noted that Sedik had served two terms as the constituency chairman before his appointment as DCE.
As constituency chairman, Sedik had distinguished himself by resolving party challenges before they escalated to the regional level, Akwasi said. He described Sedik as wise and noted that the party had lost a great person. The NDC will forever remember him, Akwasi added. The final burial service was attended by Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), NDC supporters, traditional leaders, and sympathizers.
The Kumasi Mayor, Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi, also mourned the loss, describing Sedik as a leader who had contributed significantly to the development of his district. Boadi said Sedik had a promising future in politics, but his sudden death had brought those aspirations to an abrupt end. The atmosphere at Mankranso was filled with grief as hundreds of mourners struggled to hold back their tears while bidding farewell to Sedik.
For the people of Mankranso and the NDC, the funeral was not only a farewell to a District Chief Executive but also a painful goodbye to a young political figure whose ambitions and future were cut short by death. The community was engulfed in sorrow as family members, residents, party supporters, colleagues, and sympathizers paid their final respects to Sedik.
The Ashanti Regional Minister also praised Sedik as an exceptional DCE. The funeral was a testament to the impact Sedik had on the lives of the people, and his legacy will be remembered for a long time. The NDC and the people of Ahafo Ano South West will miss him dearly.
Key points
- - Abubakar Sedik was tipped to win the Ahafo Ano South West parliamentary seat for the NDC in the 2028 election. - Sedik's death has been described as a devastating blow to the NDC and the people of the district. - The late DCE was known for his exceptional performance and remarkable achievements in his short tenure in office.
