A Ghanaian man, Alex Asante Antwi, reportedly died on February 25, 2026, after collapsing at a public toilet facility at the Mankessim Lorry Station in the Central Region.
Tragic Loss at Transport Hub
Eyewitnesses stated that Alex, who was travelling, suddenly slumped to the ground while attempting to use the restroom. Bystanders immediately transported him to the nearest hospital, where he was pronounced dead upon arrival.
Those who discovered Alex found his Ghana Card identifying him and used his mobile phone to contact his family. His relatives informed them he had been sent on a family errand to deliver news of a death to family members.
The incident has unsettled residents and commuters at the busy transport hub. This death occurs amidst other recent tragic losses within the Ghanaian community, including the death of Samuel Acquah, a theatre nurse in the United Kingdom, and the death of Ghanaian student Nana Agyei Oduro Ahyia in Latvia.
Samuel Acquah died at his residence in Southend, leaving behind a wife and two children. Friends have begun fundraising to repatriate his remains to Ghana. Nana Agyei Oduro Ahyia died in Latvia in June 2025 under mysterious circumstances, and his family disputes claims of suicide, alleging that Latvian police are protecting those involved.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was Alex Asante Antwi doing at the Mankessim Lorry Station?
Alex Asante Antwi was travelling and stopped at the station to use the restroom.
What errand was Alex Asante Antwi on?
He was sent by his family to deliver news of a death to relatives in Ansaade, near Adwumako Asiamah.
What other recent deaths were mentioned in the report?
The report also mentioned the deaths of Samuel Acquah, a Ghanaian nurse in the United Kingdom, and Nana Agyei Oduro Ahyia, a Ghanaian student in Latvia.
As news of these losses spreads, one wonders how communities will cope with such repeated grief and what support systems are available to those affected.
