The Office of the President has confirmed the fatal accident involving the convoy of the President.
The accident occured along the Bunso-Akyem Asafo stretch of the Accra-Kumasi
Highway.
The statement confirmed the death of one of the drivers who has been identified as Mr. Kwesi Atta.
The presidency extended condolences to the family of the deceased.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the deceased, and we wish a speedy
recovery to the injured officers. Further details will be communicated as we continue to
assess the situation.”
It added “Additionally, several close protection and police officers from the President’s security detail have sustained varying degrees of injuries, and received initial treatment at the Suhum Government Hospital.
The injured persons are currently being evacuated to the University of Ghana Medical Centre for further treatment and observation. Several vehicles in the convoy have also been completely wrecked as a result of the accident, the statement signed by Eugene Arhin,” the Director of Communications said.
Read the full statement below
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
