Memorial service held in honour of late Amissah-Arthur

A one week memorial service has been held in honour of the late former Vice President of Ghana, Paa Kwesi Bekoe Amissah-Arthur today, July 6 at the Ridge Church in Accra.

In attendance at the memorial was the Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia; former Presidents JJ Rawlings, John Dramani Mahama; Speaker of Parliament, Mike Oquaye; Members of Parliament, Ministers, Ambassadors, executives and members of the National Democratic Congress as well as other high profile dignitaries.

Old students of Mfantsipim School, where the late Amissah-Arthur schooled were also present at the one week memorial service.

Mourning the former Vice President, people were still in a state of shock and disbelief as they couldn’t get to terms with the fact that Amissah-Arthur will no longer be with them.

Some people who spoke to GhanaWeb said until they see the body lying in state, news of Amissah-Arthur's death is a hoax.

Paa Kwesi Amissah-Arthur died at age 67 after he collapsed at the Air Force Gym in Accra during a workout and was rushed to the 37 Military Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Born on April 29, 1951, the economist, academic and politician was the sixth Vice-President of Ghana, in office from August 6, 2012 until January 7, 2017, under President John Dramani Mahama.

He previously served as the Governor of the Bank of Ghana from 2009 to 2012.

On the orders of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, all flags have been flying at half-mast since Tuesday in memory of the late Vice President.

Government has opened a book of condolence at the Accra International Conference Centre and at all Ghana High Commissions.

He was survived by a wife and two children.

A state burial will be held for him on July 27 at the Accra International Conference Centre.