I'm Shocked & Sad Over The Demise Of My Predecessor - Bawumia

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has expressed utter "shock and sadness" over the demise of his predecessor Kwesi Amissah Arthur.

The late Vice President passed away at the 37 Hospital in Accra on Friday, June 29, 2018

He reportedly collapsed at the gym and was rushed to the hospital.

Dr. Bawumia, in a Facebook post, wrote:

“I received with shock and sadness the sudden death of my predecessor, His Excellency Kwesi Bekoe Amissah-Arthur, former Vice President of the Republic. He dutifully served our nation in the high offices of Governor of the Bank of Ghana and Vice President of the Republic.

He was always civil and can be described as a first class gentleman. My condolences to his family, wife, children, the NDC fraternity, and the entire nation. May his gentle soul Rest In Peace".