Former President, John Mahama says his late former assistant, Paa Kwesi Amissah-Arthur, actively supported his administration to put Ghana on the path of growth and development.
“He was an admirable personality in both Ghana and in the NDC because he served with distinction in the many roles he played in the development of our country,” John Mahama wrote in an official statement on the death of his former Vice President.
Mr. Amissah-Arthur collapsed at the Air Force Gym early Friday and was rushed to the 37 Military Hospital where he was pronounced dead, Joy News sources reveal.
The academic and politician, who was the fifth Vice-President of Ghana, came in office from August 6, 2012, until January 7, 2017, under President John Dramani Mahama.
Previously he was Governor of the Bank of Ghana from 2009 to 2012.
He was sworn in as Vice-President on August 6, 2012, following vetting by the Parliament of Ghana.
“Paa Kwesi was a quintessential gentleman who brought immense knowledge, decency and integrity to governance and public service.
“His passing has left a huge void in our nation and we are overwhelmed with grief,” former President Mahama eulogised.
Statement by former President John Dramani Mahama on the demise of former Vice President Amissah-Arthur
I learnt about the untimely demise of my brother and friend, Vice President Kwesi Bekoe Amissah-Arthur with shock and deep sorrow.
As Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, H.E. Amissah-Arthur actively supported my administration to put Ghana on the path of sustainable socio-economic growth and development.
He was an admirable personality in both Ghana and in the NDC because he served with distinction in the many roles he played in the development of our country.
Paa Kwesi was a quintessential gentleman who brought immense knowledge, decency and integrity to governance and public service.
His passing has left a huge void in our nation and we are overwhelmed with grief.
I extend my deepest condolences to his wife, Mrs. Matilda Amissah Arthur and his children as well as his extended family.
–Signed–
H.E. John Dramani Mahama
29th June, 2018