Scores of mourners on Friday, February 27, 2026, gathered at the Resurrection Methodist Chapel, Adenta Housing Down, Accra, to pay their last respects to 29-year-old Charles Amissah, who tragically died in a hit-and-run incident.
The atmosphere was heavy with grief as mourners struggled to hold back tears while his mortal remains lay in a casket. Many recalled Charles’s love for fellowship and his dedication to supporting church activities and youth programmes.
At just 29, he was widely seen as someone who had only begun to step fully into his purpose, with aspirations to expand his professional pursuits and contribute further to society.
A thanksgiving service in his honour is scheduled for Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Charles passed away on February 6 after being denied emergency care due to a lack of beds at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. Although the National Ambulance Service stabilised him, he succumbed to his injuries after nearly three hours of being transferred between facilities.
In response, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital management has interdicted two doctors and two nurses pending a full-scale investigation into the emergency care provided. A committee has been set up to probe the circumstances of his death, with authorities calling for full cooperation to ensure a transparent and thorough inquiry.
Family members say the circumstances of his passing have left them heartbroken but determined to seek justice.
Charles’s death has reignited calls for urgent reforms in emergency healthcare delivery and improvements to hospital infrastructure nationwide.
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Myjoyonline’s award-winning photojournalist, David Andoh, captured these photos from the funeral in Adenta in Accra.
