The Bongo District Assembly and the broader Upper East Region are grieving the unexpected loss of District Chief Executive (DCE) Joseph Abaa Akaseke, who died following a brief bout of illness.

​Reports indicate he passed away at Bolgatanga’s Eastside Life Hospital early on Monday, February 23, 2026. Although an official cause has yet to be released, Alhaji Tahiru Aberinga, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Bongo Constituency Chairman, verified the news of his passing to the press, including Graphic Online.

​Appointed by President John Mahama, Akaseke had been in office since April 21, 2025. His sudden departure has deeply stunned the community, leaving colleagues, political allies, and local citizens mourning a tragic and untimely loss.