Ghanaian President Akufo-Addo has expressed shocked over the death of the former Vice President of the Republic, His Excellency Paa Kwesi Amissah Arthur,”
Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo posted on Facebook said “I have learnt with shock and great sadness the sudden death of the former Vice President of the Republic, His Excellency Paa Kwesi Amissah Arthur,” President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo posted on Facebook.
Former Vice President, Paa Kwesi Bekoe Amissah Arthur has died at age 67.
He is said to have collapsed at the Air Force Gym in Accra Friday morning during a workout.
He was rushed to the 37 Military Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Born on April 29, 1951, the economist, academic and politician was the sixth Vice-President of Ghana, in office from August 6, 2012 until January 7, 2017, under President John Dramani Mahama.
He previously served as the Governor of the Bank of Ghana from 2009 to 2012.
Akufo Ado in his post said “He has been a longstanding public servant, who discharged his duties with dignity. The news of his death is unfortunate, since he appeared to have a lot to contribute to the public life of our country,” President Akufo-Addo added.
“My thoughts and sympathies are with his wife, children and family. I extend my deepest condolences to them, and also to the former President of the Republic, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, and to the National Democratic Congress, of which the former Vice President was a prominent member. Ghana has lost a fine public servant. May his soul rest in perfect peace,” President Akufo-Addo posted.
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