Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has announced that the late Christian Atsu will be given a State burial.
On February 6, a devastating earthquake struck parts of Turkey and Syria, killing the late Ghanaian football international.
Dr. Bawumia said the nation had lost an astute son who will be missed during a brief ceremony to receive the late Atsu’s remains from Turkey on the evening of February 19.
“It is a very sad day that we are here to receive the remains of our brother, Christian Atsu. The earthquake that struck Turkey was devastating, and we prayed every day that passed for our brother to be found but when he was found, he was no more,” he said.
“He was much loved and we will surely miss him. It is a very painful loss, and we pray that the soul of our brother rests in the bosom of our maker,” he added.
The family’s efforts and Ghanaians’ assistance in returning the player’s remains to Ghana were both acknowledged by the vice president.
“We extend our sincere condolences to the entire family for their loss and I would like to say that the State will be fully involved with the family in providing him a befitting burial,” Bawumia declared.
