MTN Ghana has extended their heartfelt condolences to the former second lady Hajia Ramatu Mahama, children and the bereaved family as well as the government and people of Ghana on the loss of Ghana’s former Vice President.

A statement issued and signed by Mrs. Cynthia Lumor, Corporate Service Executive of MTN said, “It is with great sadness that we heard of the untimely passing of the former Vice President Alhaji Aliu Mahama.”

It said Ghana and Africa have lost a great man and one of Africa’s selfless leaders, who dedicated his life to the service of the people and his efforts at instilling discipline as a way of life into all Ghanaians.

Mr Michael Ikpoki, Chief Executive Officer of MTN Ghana, expressed his deepest and sincere condolence at this sudden loss.

“As an African multinational, MTN believes this is a sad moment for Ghanaians, having lost a President and a Former Vice President in the same year,” he added. Mr Ahmad Farroukh, MTN Group Chief Operations Executive also said: “I received with shock and utmost grief the sad news of the passing of the former Vice President.”

He said he could only imagine the sense of loss all Ghanaians were feeling at this second loss of a leader, extending his condolences and commiseration with all Ghanaians at this trying time.

He urged all Ghanaians to keep faith and to continue to pray for the family of the late former Vice President and the entire nation.