The government has pledged its support to Deputy Chief of Staff Nana Oye Bampoe Addo and her family following the death of her twin brothers.
The family officially visited the Presidency to inform President John Dramani Mahama of the demise of the two brothers, during which Chief of Staff Julius Debrah conveyed the government’s condolences and assured them of its support.
Speaking on behalf of the President and the government, Dr Debrah acknowledged the pain of losing loved ones and urged the bereaved family to find comfort in their faith in God.
“It’s not an easy matter, so to say, but it’s happened already, and as we’ve always been told, in the infinite wisdom of God, our creator, he ordains the life pace of each and every one of us,” he said.
He encouraged the family not to be overly disturbed by the loss, noting that death was beyond human control.
“We want to encourage all of us not to overly be disturbed by what has happened, because we don’t have any control over it, but we should rather commit our lives into the bosom of the Lord,” Dr Debrah stated.
The Chief of Staff also paid tribute to the late Isaac for his contribution to organised labour and his efforts to protect the interests of workers in Ghana.
He said the late labour figure’s contribution would continue to inspire the labour movement despite his passing.
“Though Isaac is no more with us, you need to be encouraged that once a great comrade has fought for your interests, in spirit he will continue to fight with us,” he said.
Dr Debrah further assured the families from Shama, Akropon and Nga of the government’s commitment to supporting them through the difficult period and helping them give the deceased a dignified farewell.
“Whatever it takes for us to do in support of the family, to bid our brothers decent farewell, we’ll definitely do it, because they were national heroes, so to speak,” he assured.
Addressing Nana Oye Bampoe Addo directly, the Chief of Staff reaffirmed the government’s love and support for her following the loss of her brothers.
“Though your biological brothers are no more with us, we want to use the occasion to let you know and to reaffirm our love for you because of who you are,” he said.
Dr Debrah added that the government would join the family in mourning the deceased in November.
He concluded by praying for the peaceful repose of the souls of the departed.
