In an earlier report, President Mahama has called on Ghanaians to remember the victims in prayer.

Government has also affirmed its support to the victims and has promised to foot their hospital bills.

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President Mahama earlier sent his condolences to the victims and families of the gas explosion incident.

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The president tweeted entreating Ghanaians to pray for the lost souls as well as the injured.

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