- Akwatia was plunged into mourning on September 1, 2025, after a fatal motorcycle accident claimed the life of a young man near the town’s funeral grounds.
- The crash occurred just hours before the community was set to vote in a high-stakes by-election.
- Eyewitnesses say two riders were speeding and attempted a dangerous overtaking maneuver, resulting in one fatality and the other fleeing the scene.
- Police are investigating, and residents are being urged to stay cautious amid heightened activity around the polls.
Akwatia’s streets were meant to be filled with campaign energy and electoral anticipation. Instead, they were silenced by tragedy.
Late Monday evening, a fatal motorcycle accident near the Akwatia funeral grounds claimed the life of a young man believed to be in his 30s. The incident unfolded close to the Akwatia Roman Church, just hours before voters were set to head to the polls in a closely watched by-election.
Eyewitnesses described a reckless scene involving two motorcyclists reportedly racing through the area. As they approached a parked vehicle with an oncoming car in sight, both riders attempted a risky overtaking maneuver. One lost control and was thrown from his bike, dying instantly. The second rider fled the scene and remains unidentified.
The deceased has been transported to a local mortuary, with authorities working to confirm his identity and notify his family. The crash has cast a pall over the town, which had been buzzing with political activity ahead of the September 2 vote.
Police have launched a full investigation and are seeking the second rider, whose escape has raised questions about accountability and road safety enforcement.
With emotions running high and crowds expected across polling centers, residents are being urged to exercise caution on the roads. The Electoral Commission has confirmed that voting will proceed as planned, but the tragedy has served as a sobering reminder of the risks that come with heightened public activity.
