The Deputy Minister for Defence, Mr. Ernest Brogya Genfi, on Thursday led a high-level government delegation to visit and console the families of those who lost their lives in the tragic El-Wak Stadium stampede.
Mr. Brogya Genfi was joined on the visit by the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Mr. Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo; the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey; and several other senior government officials.
The visit formed part of the government’s ongoing efforts to commiserate with the bereaved families and provide much-needed emotional and logistical support during this difficult time.
Speaking on behalf of the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, Mr. Brogya Genfi described the stampede as a “deeply unfortunate tragedy” that has left the entire nation in mourning.
He reaffirmed the government’s strong commitment to stand by the affected families and assured them that they would not be left to bear their painful loss alone.
“The government stands with you in these trying moments,” Mr. Brogya Genfi stated, adding that further arrangements and support measures would be communicated to the families in due course.
The government has indicated that additional announcements will be made as investigations continue and support interventions are finalised.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
