President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed his condolences to the families of the victims of the Kintampo Waterfall tragedy which occurred Sunday.
As we reported earlier, at least 16 people died in a ghastly accident at the Kintampo Waterfall in the Brong Ahafo Region.
The accident occurred at about 4.30pm on Sunday [March 19, 2017], when a huge tree run off the top of the waterfall, fell on the dozens of revellers who were swimming beneath the fall
On his official twitter account, the President responded to the tragedy, sending out his condolences to the numerous bereaved families.
“I have learnt with great sadness, the unfortunate incident that occurred at Kintampo Waterfalls yesterday.” the President tweeted out.
“My deepest condolences to the families of all those affected by this unfortunate and tragic incident.”
Former President John Dramani Mahama has also expressed his regret at such a tragedy, describing it as ‘very sad news’.
“Very sad news of tragic deaths at the Kintampo waterfalls. Sincerest condolences to families of the victims”
I have learnt with great sadness, the unfortunate incident that occurred at Kintampo Waterfalls yesterday. (1/2)
— Nana Akufo-Addo (@NAkufoAddo) March 20, 2017
My deepest condolences to the families of all those affected by this unfortunate and tragic incident. (2/2)
— Nana Akufo-Addo (@NAkufoAddo) March 20, 2017
Very sad news of tragic deaths at the Kintampo waterfalls. Sincerest condolences to families of the victims. #Kintampodisaster.
— John Dramani Mahama (@JDMahama) March 20, 2017