Local Laborer Dies; Radio Station Seeks Family

Sekondi-Takoradi laborer dies after falling ill at work; family seeks help A tragic incident unfolded in Ketan, a suburb of Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana, resulting in the death of Ishmael Asante, a casual laborer at the Issaka Block Yard. Asante reportedly fell ill while working on May 26th and later passed away at the hospital. Adding to the tragedy, company records contain no information about his family. Connect FM, a local radio station, aired a broadcast appealing for information about Asante's family. "Anyone with information about the family of the late Ishmael Asante is kindly requested to contact Connect FM or call 0549508676," one of the hosts announced during the broadcast. The incident highlights the vulnerability of casual laborers and underscores the importance of maintaining accurate employee records. Connect FM's public appeal demonstrates the power of community engagement in times of crisis and offers hope that Asante's family will be found.