General News of Saturday, 18 February 2023
Source: www.ghanaweb.live
2023-02-18How Ghanaian politicians are reacting to Christian Atsu's death
Ghanaian winger, Christian Atsu
Some Ghanaian politicians have reacted to the news of Ghanaian winger, Christian Atsu’s death.
His death was announced and confirmed by his agent Nana Sechere this morning on his Twitter page.
“It is with the heaviest of
Read full articlehearts that I have to announce to all well-wishers that sadly Christian Atsu’s body was recovered this morning.
“My deepest condolences go to his family and loved ones. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their prayers and support,” read his announcement.
Black Stars’ midfielder, Christian Atsu has been missing for 12 days since he got trapped under rubble following a 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Syria and Turkey on February 6, 2023.
The president of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is one of the politicians who has reacted to the sad news of Christian Atsu's death.
“The LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away”… Job 1:21
On behalf of the Government and people of Ghana, I extend sincere, heartfelt condolences to the widow, children and family of our fellow Ghanaian, Christian Atsu, on the sad news of his death. Ghana football has lost one of its finest personnel and ambassadors, one who will be difficult to replace. He will be sorely missed.
"May his soul rest in the Bosom of the Almighty until the Last Day of the Resurrection when we shall all meet again. Amen!" he wrote on his Facebook wall.
The Minister of Information and MP for Ofoase-Ayirebi constituency, Kojo Oppong-Nkrumah also said, “Sad sad sad development.”
Another politician who has also reacted to the news is political activist, A Plus who shared a picture of Christian Atsu accompanied with Ed Sheeran’s ‘Visiting Hours’ and five heartbreak emojis.
