Vice President Bawumia Visits Bereaved Family of Deceased Bodyguard

In a gesture of condolence, Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, accompanied by the second lady Samira Bawumia and their entourage, paid a visit to the bereaved family of their deceased bodyguard. Tragically, the bodyguard lost his life in a road accident that occurred on the Kumasi-Accra highway near Nobewam on Saturday, January 13, 2024.

The Vice President and his wife expressed their heartfelt sympathy and conveyed sincere condolences to the grieving family. The unexpected accident resulted in injuries to eight individuals, including the second lady, Samira Bawumia. Upon receiving the distress call, the Konongo-Odumasi Fire Station promptly dispatched a team to the scene of the crash.

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) conducted preliminary investigations into the incident. At around 1:12 p.m., the GNFS rescue team, led by STNO II Odjer Jonathan, arrived at the crash scene. They discovered a collision involving four vehicles: a Toyota Land Cruiser (GC-9094-21), a Toyota Land Cruiser (VR-2105-15), a Mercedes Benz C180 (NR-1977-18), and a Benz Sprinter (GE-7256-14).

Fortunately, four of the victims had already been rescued by passersby and promptly taken to the hospital for immediate medical attention. The Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Benz C180 vehicles suffered significant damage to their engine compartments and windshields, while the rear portions of the Toyota Land Cruiser (GC-9094-21) and the Toyota Land Cruiser (VR-2105-15) sustained partial damage.

As the exact details of the victims’ injuries have not yet been disclosed, the police investigation into the accident’s cause remains ongoing. The report aims to gather additional information to establish the sequence of events leading up to the crash.

Meanwhile, the whole nation mourns the loss of the bodyguard, who was a member of the group Barbarians. Throughout this challenging time, Vice President Bawumia and the second lady offer their condolences and unwavering support to the bereaved family.