President Akufo-Addo’s convoy has been involved in a fatal accident with one person confirmed dead.

A statement from the Presidency indicated the President’s convoy was involved in the fatal accident along the Bunso-Akyem Asafo stretch of the Accra-Kumasi Highway. According to a statement issued by the communications directorate of the presidency, 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 lost his life on the spot. 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.