Mahama – Amissah-Arthur’s Death “Shocking!”

• Posted on June 29, 2018
• by Ellsamwise King
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Former president John Mahama is in shock following the death of his second in command Kwesi Amissah-Arthur today, Friday, June 29, 2018.

The former vice president reportedly collapsed at the Airforce Base Gym and died later at the 37 Military Hospital.

In a tweet to confirm his death, Mr. Mahama exclaimed: “Shocking!”

He added: “No! PK was only last Saturday actively involved in our party’s constituency elections in the Central Region. Very sad Friday!”

https://www.facebook.com/JDMahama/posts/2064679013543244

Meanwhile, the first lady Mrs. Rebecca Akufo-Addo has also expressed her shock over Amissah-Arthur’s death.

The news of the sudden death of the former Vice President of the Republic, His Excellency Paa Kwesi Amissah Arthur has shocked and saddened me. His sudden demise is a big blow to our country.

— Rebecca Akufo-Addo (@RAkufoAddo) June 29, 2018

I extend my deepest condolences to his wife, children and family. May God comfort them through this difficult time and may his soul rest in perfect peace.

— Rebecca Akufo-Addo (@RAkufoAddo) June 29, 2018

Amissah-Arthur was an economist, academic, and politician who was the sixth Vice-President of Ghana, in office from 6 August 2012 until 7 January 2017, under President John Dramani He was sworn in as Vice-President on 6 August 2012, following vetting by the Parliament of Ghana.

He was nominated by President John Dramani Mahama to be the vice-president a week after Mahama himself was sworn in. This followed the sudden death of John Atta Mills on 24 July 2012.