Accra, Oct. 16, GNA - Former Vice President Professor John Evans Atta Mills, who is seeking the ticket of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2008 Elections, on Monday expressed his condolences to the bereaved families of supporters of the Party, who died in an accident in the Offinso Constituency last Saturday. A statement issued from the Office of Prof. Mills said: "Professor John Evans Ata Mills wishes to express his profound sorrow and deep regret at the passing and injury of NDC activists and supporters, who were involved in an accident in the Offinso Constituency. His special condolences go to the bereaved families of NDC supporters and activists on one hand and hope that those injured would make a quick and complete recovery so that they could return to their normal lives once again."

Three NDC members died in the accident while on their way to attend a political rally at Kokote as part of preparations for the Offinso Constituency bye-election.

Those who died were Rashida Halidu, Salamatu Abdul-Rahman a.k.a. KAKA and Mr Owusu.