Aspiring flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Professor Joshua Alabi and his wife, Professor Mrs Goski Alabi, have visited the family of the late former Vice President Kwesi Bekoe Amissah-Arthur to console them for their loss.

They also signed the book of condolence at the residence of the deceased on Monday 2 July 2018.

They were accompanied by former Member of Parliament (MP) for La Dadekotopon constituency Nii Amasah Namoale and some other officials.

Professor Alabi, who described the deceased as his “comrade” said Mr Amissah-Arthur “was a very meticulous, knowledgeable and hardworking gentleman” who was “a man of few words but with deep insight”.

Mr Amissah-Arthur collapsed at the Airforce Gym during a morning workout session and was rushed to the 37 Military Hospital where he was pronounced dead on Friday 29 June 2018.



Professor Alabi said the death was “shocking” and added that “his absence has robbed the NDC and Ghana, of a key human resource and a fine brain”.

“His monumental contributions to national development as Deputy Finance Minister, Governor of Bank of Ghana and Vice President will remain as a lasting legacy in the annals of the country's history.

“His Excellency Paa Kwesi Amissah-Arthur was an embodiment of integrity, humility and servitude in public office. He will be greatly missed,” he articulated.

“I convey my deepest condolences to Her Excellency Mrs. Matilda Amissah-Arthur, the family and the entire NDC fraternity. We mourn a departed national asset.

“May the Almighty God grant our brother, father, son and Vice President an eternal peaceful rest,” he concluded.