Akufo-Addo mourns the demise of Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza

Evans Annang 10:45 - 10 June 2020

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has extended his condolences to the people and family of the late President of Burundi, Pierre Nkurunziza.

Nkurunziza died yesterday after suffering a cardiac arrest, the Burundian government announced.

He was admitted to hospital on Saturday after feeling unwell, his condition improved but on Monday he had a cardiac arrest and efforts to revive him were unsuccessful, officials say.

Nkurunziza, pictured on the election campaign trail on May 16

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After 15 years in power, Mr Nkurunziza was due to step down in August.

In a post on social media, President Akufo-Addo extended his condolences from the people of Ghana to the people of Burundi.

Read his post below

The Ghanaian people and I extend our deepest condolences to the Government and people of the Republic of Burundi, on the sad news of the death of their President, His Excellency Pierre Nkurunziza. May his soul rest in perfect peace.
— Nana Akufo-Addo (@NAkufoAddo) June 10, 2020