Okyehene and President of the Eastern Regional House of Chiefs, Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin has sent a message of condolence to the family of ex-Vice President, Paa Kwesi Amissah Arthur.
Okyenhene who is saddened by the death of the late vice president says he was at the Armed Forces Gym when Mr Amissah-Arthur collapsed.
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Mr. Amissah-Arthur passed away after being rushed to the 37 Military Hospital.
In a brief statement, Okyehene said he has been friends with the former Vice President for 20 years.
He revealed they have been working out together at the gym with a small group of people, including the former second lady, Matilda Amissah-Arthur.
The gym, until now has been home for him and some high profile personalities who usually meet to exercise regardless of one’s political or social background.
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“That group and I, including his wife Matilda (Tillie) Amissah-Arthur were there when he took ill today. I am deeply saddened that Paa Kwesi did not recover. I extend my heartfelt condolences and prayers to his family at this most difficult time,” he stated.
Mr. Amissah Arthur reportedly died at the 37 Military hospital on Friday morning after being rushed there.
He was the Governor of the Bank of Ghana from 2009-2012 and subsequently became the Vice President under the Mahama administration between 2012 and 2017.
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Okyehene’s statement below:
“Paa Kwesi Amissah-Arthur and I have been friends for 20 years. We met regularly, at dawn, at the gymnasium. A small group of men and women working out, tend to get to know each other extremely well. No formalities, no politics. Humanity. That group and I, including his wife Matilda (Tillie) Amissah-Arthur, was there when he took ill today. I am deeply saddened that Paa Kwesi did not recover. I extend my heartfelt condolences and prayers to his family at this most difficult time.” – Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin, Okyenhene.
