Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia announced at the Kotoka International Airport on February 19, 2023, that Christian Atsu would be given a proper burial.
As a result of the earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on February 6, 2023, the former Black Stars winger was unable to escape. He stated;
His body was discovered under the rubble on February 18 after a 12-day search and was flown from Turkey to Ghana on Sunday 19, February 2023.
Bawumia, during the brief ceremony to receive his remains, expressed his condolences to the family and emphasized that Atsu was a worthy son of Ghana who will be given a proper burial.
It’s 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 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”.
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,” he added.
Source – Tru News Report
