A Farmer Drowns Himself Into A River While Seeking Loan To Pay Child’s School Fees

A middle-aged farmer, believed to be in his 50s, has tragically drowned in the River Fum in the Assin North District of the Central Region. The incident occurred around 4:30 a.m. today.

The deceased, identified as Kwaku Agyei, originally from Akyem Oda, reportedly drowned while attempting to cross the river to Sowodadiem near Assin Dansame, where he owns a cocoa farm.

According to the Assembly Member for the area, Hon. Mark Nti Ballack, Mr. Agyei was on his way to request a loan from a purchasing clerk to buy school supplies for his child, who had recently gained admission into Senior High School.

The River Fum is typically crossed using a canoe.

However, due to the canoe’s limited capacity, the operator was ferrying passengers in batches.

Impatient to wait for his turn, the farmer attempted to swim across but tragically drowned before reaching the other side.

A search party, including local divers was immediately organized by the community elders.

After traditional rituals were performed, the search began but was suspended at nightfall.

It resumed the next morning, and the body was eventually recovered and reported to the police.

Assin North District Police Commander, Superintendent Eric Yao Avudzivi, confirmed the incident and stated that a preliminary examination of the body revealed no signs of foul play.

The body has since been deposited at the St. Francis Xavier Hospital morgue for further examination and necessary procedures.

Story by: Kwame Owusu Asante Shadrack, Rich FM – Assin Fosu 054 246 6653