Manasseh Addison Sackey, the late Assembly Member for the Tebrebe Electoral Area in the Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipality of the Western region, has won the district level election in his area with a single vote.
The development has come as a shock to the residents who are equally in awe with the circumstances leading to the mysterious victory.
The deceased assembly member who was a headteacher of Aboponiso MA School was on his way from his electoral area, Tebrebe to Mile 10 and half, a community in the electoral area to campaign when he drowned Tuesday, December 5, 2023.
Sackey was part of a group of about five individuals travelling to nearby villages for the campaign. Despite warnings from his campaign crew to avoid the journey, Sackey insisted that it was a short distance and that he could return promptly.
Tragically, in the middle of the river, the canoe capsised, leading to the drowning of Sackey and another gentleman. Three survivors from the incident returned to report the tragedy. A search team was dispatched, and Sackey’s lifeless body was recovered around 6:00 pm, approximately four hours after the incident occurred at 2:00 pm.
The demise of the late assemblyman left a void in the hearts of many, casting a shadow over the political landscape. However, in a twist that no one saw coming, his 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 from the area indicate Mr. Sackey secured 860 votes with his closest contender, Bernard Obeng, polling 859, with the other aspirant, Dompreh, obtaining 637.
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