President George Manneh Weah has sent a condolence message to the government and people of the Republic of Ghana following the death of one of Africa’s greatest sons, Captain Kojo Tsikata, who served as Head of the National Security and Foreign Affairs of the Provisional National Defense Council of the Republic of Ghana.
Captain Tsikata also served as a Special Envoy of the Chairman of ECOWAS during the Liberian civil crisis.
According to a Foreign Ministry release, in the message to his Ghanaian counterpart, H.E. Nana Akufo-Addo, the Liberian President, on behalf of the Government and people of Liberia and in his own name, extended heartfelt condolences to the Ghanaian leader, and through him, to the Government and people of Ghana, especially the bereaved family for the irreparable loss sustained.
President George Weah indicated that Captain Tsikata will be remembered for his loyalty to country and for the role played in bringing peace to Liberia and the West African sub-region.
He then expressed hope that President Akufo-Addo and the people of Ghana will find strength, courage and comfort during this difficult period of national mourning.