The president Nana Addo Dankwa has expressed his shock after hearing about the death of former Vice President Paa Kwesi Amissah Arthur.
The president who is currently in Togo took to social media to send his condolence to the family of the late vice president.
Nana Addo wrote;
‘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. He has been a longstanding public servant, who discharged his duties with dignity. May his soul rest in perfect peace.
The news of his death is unfortunate, since he appeared to have a lot to contribute to the public life of our country. 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.’
The vice president died in the early hours of today after collapsing at the gym. Reports indicate he was pronounced at the hospital.
He was 67 year old.