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Give us some privacy – Amissah-Arthur’s family to media

Following the demise of former Vice President Paa Kwesi Amissah-Arthur, the family of the late statesman has charged the media to be discretionary and respect their privacy.

Several people including President Akufo-Addo, John Mahama, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia among others have taken to social media to pay tribute to the late Amissah-Arthur.

A number of media houses have made several attempts to contact family members of the former veep with others trooping to the house to cover the atmosphere at his home.

But in a statement signed by brother to the former Vice President, the family thanked the public for the show of support and love in their difficult time and urged the media to give them a breathing room.

Mr. Paa Kwesi Amissah-Arthur was reported dead after he collapsed during an exercise session at the Airforce Gym at 37 in Accra Friday morning

Below is the statement from the family

PRESS STATEMENT
SUDDEN DEMISE OF FORMER VICE PRESIDENT
With deep regrets, we announce the sudden demise of the immediatepast Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency K. B.Amissah-Arthur, in Accra this morning.
The family is grateful for the outpouring of love and support in thismoment of grief.
In due course, the family would keep the publicinformed of the funeral arrangements.
Respectfully, we wish to request that the media gives the family someprivacy in these very difficult times.
***** END***
Jabesh Amissah-Arthurfor :
The family
Friday, 29th June, 2018
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