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Abubakar Sedik

Also known as: Mr. Sedik · Mr. Abubakar Sedik · Mr Sedik · Mr Abubakar Sedik · Hon. Abubakar Sedik · DCE Abubakar Sedik · the late DCE · late DCE · the late Abubakar Sedik · late Abubakar Sedik

District Chief Executive for Ahafo Ano South West District who died in September 2026 after brief illness; positioned as NDC parliamentary contender for 2028.

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  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … In response to the claims, Abubakar Sedik, District Chief Executive of Ahafo-Ano South West, admitted that even though a portion of the land is waterlogged, a proper assessment was conducted before the green light was given to carry on the project in the area. …

    Flood concerns stall Mankranso 24-Hour Market Project as residents demand relocation
  3. The Chronicle

    … Abubakar Sedik, District Chief Executive (DCE) for Ahafo Ano South West in the Ashanti Region, has officially cut the sod for the construction of a new 24-Hour Economy Model Market at Mankranso. …

    Ahafo Ano South West DCE cuts sod for 24-hr Economy Market at Mankranso

Tuesday 22 September

  1. Ahafo Ano South West DCE was NDC parliamentary contender for 2028

    The Ashanti Regional NDC Chairman says the late Ahafo Ano South West District Chief Executive, Abubakar Sedik, had been positioned as a strong contender to win the parliamentary seat for the NDC in 2028, describing his death as a devastating blow to the party and district.

    22 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 21 September

  1. Mankranso residents mourn late DCE Abubakar Sedik

    Residents of Mankranso in Ahafo Ano South West District have paid tribute to their late District Chief Executive Abubakar Sedik, describing him as a great developer whose two-year tenure brought roads, schools, health facilities, and other infrastructure to the district. They praised his open-door policy and commitment to improving residents' lives.

    21 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ashanti Regional Minister eulogizes late Ahafo Ano South West DCE

    The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, has described the late District Chief Executive for Ahafo Ano South West, Abubakar Sedik, as an exceptional and hardworking administrator whose dedication contributed significantly to district development. The Regional Minister assured that government will continue development projects to preserve the late DCE's legacy.

    21 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Ahafo Ano South West DCE Abubakar Sedik laid to rest Monday

    The District Chief Executive of Ahafo Ano South West, Abubakar Sedik, died on September 20 after a short illness and was buried on September 21 in Mankranso, with Muslim community members gathering at Mankranso School Park to offer final prayers according to Islamic burial traditions.

    21 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Ahafo Ano South West DCE Abubakar Sedik dies after brief illness

    Abubakar Sedik, District Chief Executive for Ahafo Ano South West in Ashanti Region, died on Sunday 20 September 2026 after a brief illness, reportedly falling ill upon returning to Mankranso from a meeting with the Minister for Local Government.

    21 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 18 September

  1. Ashanti minister says classroom will be redesigned, not demolished

    The Ashanti Regional Minister has dismissed reports that a 12-unit classroom block at Mankranso is being demolished for a 24-Hour Economy Market project, stating instead it will be re-engineered and incorporated into the market while retaining its educational purpose. He explained that an alternative site was ruled out due to swampy terrain requiring extensive drainage work.

    18 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 16 September

  1. Ashanti officials deny plan to demolish school for market

    The Ashanti Regional Minister and District Chief Executive have denied reports that a classroom block at Mankranso is targeted for demolition to make way for a 24-hour market, dismissing the allegation as "false, misleading and politically motivated propaganda" after a viral video from an NPP Communications Officer raised concerns about the facility.

    16 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 14 September

  1. Ashanti minister halts market project over school demolition concerns

    The Ashanti Regional Minister has ordered a halt to the 24-Hour Economy Market project in Mankranso following claims that a school facility could be demolished to make way for construction. The Minister denied demolition plans and summoned stakeholders for a full review, while the District Chief Executive rejected the allegations as false and politically motivated.

    14 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 4 August

  1. DCE breaks ground for 16-seater toilet in Boatengkrom

    The District Chief Executive for Ahafo Ano South West has conducted a sod-cutting ceremony for a 16-seater public toilet facility in Boatengkrom, jointly financed by the DCE, the NDC Constituency Chairman, and the Kunsuhene. The project addresses sanitation challenges identified during the 2024 election campaign and reflects the government's commitment to improving rural communities.

    4 August 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Four Ahafo Ano South-West schools receive water, sanitation facilities

    Four basic schools in the Ahafo Ano South-West District of Ashanti Region have been provided with water and sanitation facilities funded by the District Assembly at a total cost of GH¢65,000.00. Each school received eight-seater KVIP toilets, a 250-litre mounted polytank, girls' changing rooms, boys' urinals, special toilet facilities for persons with disabilities, sanitary pads, and hand sanitisers.

    30 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Mankranso 24-Hour Market project stalled over flood-prone site

    Residents of Ahafo-Ano South West District are demanding the government relocate the planned 24-Hour Economy Market at Mankranso, citing the current site's location in a waterlogged area behind the Asuo Mankra stream that experiences severe flooding and would require costly landfilling.

    17 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 8 June

  1. Ahafo Ano South West breaks ground for 24-hour economy market

    The District Chief Executive for Ahafo Ano South West has cut sod for a new 24-Hour Economy Model Market at Mankranso, designed to transform the district into a commercial hub and create jobs. The multi-purpose facility will feature 250 shops and auxiliary infrastructure, scheduled for completion within three years.

    8 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

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