President Akufo-Addo has responded to the explosion that occurred at Apiate near Bogoso in the Western Region, which resulted in loss of life and damage to property.
In a social media post the President wrote,
”I have just received a briefing on the circumstances that led to an explosion in Apiate near Bogoso, in the Western Region, resulting in the loss of lives and the destruction of properties belonging to residents.
…It is a truly sad, unfortunate and tragic incident, and I extend, on behalf of the Government, deep condolences to the families of the deceased, and I wish the injured a speedy recovery”.
”The Police, Armed Forces and the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) are coordinating efforts to contain the situation, and I have also instructed NADMO to see to it that rapid relief is brought to residents of the town.
President Akufo-Addo promised that normalcy would be returned to the people of Appiatse soonest.
”Government will spare no effort to ensure a rapid return to a situation of normalcy for residents of Apiate”.
