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NADMO in search of ‘swimmer’ carried away by floodwaters

The National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) in the Ga East Municipality of Accra, is in search of a 48-year-old man who has been carried away by floodwaters in an attempt to swim as a form of catharsis for his pressures.

According to Angelonline.com.gh sources, the incident occurred on Friday, June 10, 2022, at Ablodjei, a suburb of Accra, after the afternoon rains.

Per the report, Daniel Kofi Akem Blankson, the “swimmer,” had given his phone to a student who was a passerby together with colleagues, to film him as he undertook the exercise.

In the video, Mr Akem Blankson stripped himself of his clothes and dived into the roiling water. What initially seemed to be his movement downstream turned out to be the effects of a strong current.

The scene caused the students to be alarmed, who cried for help as what was entertaining degenerated into a disturbing event.

At the time of filing this report, the whereabouts of the swimmer was yet to be known.

Officials of NADMO in the region have since the incident’s report been in search of him, whether dead or alive.

They also request to speak with the students who witnessed the event for further details on same.

Mr Akem Blankson, who is short in height and chocolate in complexion, is said to be a father of nine.

The public by the publication is therefore encouraged to provide information to authorities upon chancing on him.

 

Source: angelonline.com.gh

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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