Reports indicate that the late Assembly Member for the Tebrebe Electoral Area in the Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipality of the Western Region, Manasseh Addison Sackey, has secured a victory in the District Level Elections with a single vote.
This news has left the community in a state of surprise and wonder, as they grapple with the unique circumstances surrounding this electoral win.
Mr. Sackey, who was the incumbent headteacher of Aboponiso MA School and seeking re-election, was on his way from Tebrebe to Mile 10 and a half to campaign when an unfortunate incident occurred on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.
He was travelling with four others in a canoe, which was reportedly one of the ones he had recently donated to the people in the area.
According to sources, on their way, the canoe capsized causing the four to fall into the river. Two of them managed to swim out of the river while the other two, including the assembly member, drowned.
The death of the late Manasseh Addison Sackey had left a void in the hearts of many, and his untimely demise had cast a shadow over the political landscape.
However, in a twist that no one saw coming, Sackey’s legacy has been resurrected through an unexpected victory at the polls.
The lone vote that secured Sackey’s victory has become the talk of the town, with speculation and intrigue swirling around the voter’s identity.
Residents of the constituency expressed a mix of emotions, ranging from disbelief to admiration for the late Assemblyman.
“It’s like he is still with us, guiding our community from beyond,” remarked one resident, capturing the sentiment shared by many.
Provisional results indicate that the late Manasseh Addison Sackey secured 860 valid votes to win the elections.
His closest contender Bernard Obeng polled 859, while the other aspirant, Dompreh, came a distant third with 637 valid votes.
