The Ministry of Youth and Sports (MOYS) has released a statement to sympathize with the family of former deputy Sports Minister Hon. Nii Nortey Dua.

Below is a statement signed by the Public Relations officer, Elvis Adjei-Baah.

The Ministry of Youth and Sports (MOYS) is saddened to hear the death of the former Deputy Minister for Youth and Sports and MP for Ledzokuku Constituency who passed away on Thursday, 21st December, 2017 after a short illness.

We at the Ministry of Youth and Sports are aware of the immense contributions of the late Hon. Nii Nortey Dua to the development of youth and sports. He would always be fondly remembered by us.

We acknowledge his sense of patriotism, devotion and commitment to the nation and on behalf of Government and the people of Ghana, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family in this moment of grief.

—-signed—–

ELVIS ADJEI-BAAH

HEAD, PUBLIC RELATIONS