The President of São Tomé and Príncipe, His Excellency Carlos Vila Nova, has paid a condolence visit to President John Dramani Mahama in Accra.

President Vila Nova, who is in Ghana to attend the African Political Parties Summit, was accompanied by a delegation from his country.

The visit was to express solidarity and sympathy to President Mahama following recent tragic events in Ghana.

The accident claimed the lives of  Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Minister of Defence

Dr. Alhaji Murtala Muhammad, Minister of Environment

Alhaji Muniru Mohammed. Deputy National Security Coordinator

Dr. Samuel Sarpong, Vice Chairman. NDC

Samuel Aboagye

Sqn. Leader Peter Bafemi Anala (Ghana Air Force)

Flying Officer Twum Ampadu (Ghana Air Force)

Sgt. Ernest Addo Mensah (Ghana Air Force)

During the meeting, both leaders exchanged warm words of comfort, with President Vila Nova assuring President Mahama of São Tomé and Príncipe’s support during this difficult time.