President John Agyekum Kufuor on Tuesday sent a message of condolence to South Africa's President, Mr Thabo Mbeki on the death of Mr Walter Sisulu, a founding member of the African National Congress (ANC), describing him as a "Giant".

The message released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Accra said the government and people of Ghana received the news of Mr Sisulu's death with shock and sadness. "Mr Walter Sisulu, a giant in the anti-apartheid struggle, will be remembered for dedicating his life to the fight against all forms of racial discrimination.

"In this sad an difficult moment, the government and people of Ghana join me in mourning with your Excellency, the government and people of South Africa and express our heartfelt condolence to the bereaved family on the loss of this illustrious son of Africa."