Former Hasaacas player dies while serving as polling agent

Former Sekondi Hasaacas player Kwabena Baidoo has sadly passed away in a tragic accident while serving as a polling agent for Kukua Bissue, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Ahanta West Constituency.

The incident occurred during the transportation of ballot boxes and pink sheets to the constituency’s collation center.

According to Baidoo’s brother, Emmanuel Quarm, he was in high spirits after his candidate’s victory at his polling station. However, tragedy struck when Baidoo’s motorbike was involved in an accident on the way to the collation center.

“Kwabena was serving as a polling agent for Kukua Bissue. After the counting at his polling station showed his candidate had won, he was in high spirits. While on his way to the collation center with other agents, his motorbike was involved in an accidentand his head hit the road during the accident,” Quarm revealed in an interview with Connect 97.1 FM.

Baidoo was rushed to the Axim Government Hospital but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries on the morning of Sunday, December 8, 2024.

The news of his untimely demise has deeply affected both the football and political communities, leaving many in mourning. Funeral arrangements are yet to be finalized.