One person identified as Kwesi Atta is reported dead and several others have also sustained various degrees of injuries following a fatal accident involving the convoy of President Akufo-Addo on Sunday, May 19, 2024.
The convoy was returning from the funeral of the late Ejisu Member of Parliament and Deputy Finance Minister, Dr John Kumah which tragically occurred at the Bunso Junction in the Eastern Region.
Eugene Arhin, Director of Communications at the Jubilee House who confirmed the tragic incident in a statement said the President is safe and unharmed as he traveled back to Accra via military aircraft.
Full statement below
For Immediate Release
19th May 2024
PRESIDENT AKUFO-ADDO’S CONVOY INVOLVED IN FATAL ACCIDENT ON ACCRA-KUMASI HIGHWAY
On Sunday, 19th May 2024, several vehicles belonging to the President’s convoy were involved in a fatal accident along the Bunso-Akyem Asafo stretch of the Accra-Kumasi Highway.
The unfortunate incident occurred whilst the convoy was on its way back from Kumasi, after accompanying the President to Kumasi for a series of events this weekend.
Tragically, one of the drivers, Mr. Kwesi Atta, has lost his life. Additionally, several close protection and police officers from the President’s security detail have sustained varying degrees of injuries, and received initial treatment at the Suhum Government Hospital. The injured persons are currently being evacuated to the University of Ghana Medical Centre for further treatment and observation. Several vehicles in the convoy have also been completely wrecked as a result of the accident.
Fortunately, the President is safe and unharmed, as he travelled to Accra via military aircraft.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the deceased, and we wish a speedy recovery to the injured officers. Further details will be communicated as we continue to assess the situation.
We appreciate your understanding and support during this difficult time.
Eugene Arhin
Director of Communications
Office of the President
