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Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia announced that the government will pay the medical bills for the victims of the Akyem Batabi building collapse disaster.
The vice president, who gave an initial amount of ¢ 200,000 to families on Sunday, in Akyem Batabi said the government was ready to do more if the need arises.
Families of disaster victims will also receive financial assistance to help them get through these difficult times.
The six-story building of the Church of Prosperity collapsed on about 60 worshipers Tuesday night, killing at least 22 people, while others rescued from the rubble are receiving treatment.
The vice president, who was accompanied by the director general of the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO), Eric Nana Agyemang-Prempeh; Eastern Region Minister Eric Kwakye Darfuor and other officials visited the disaster site and comforted the families of those who lost their lives.
“On behalf of President Akufo-Addo and the entire government, I wish to express our deepest condolences to our brothers and sisters who have been affected by this disaster.
“Only God knows why this has happened, and we can only ask God to help us through this difficult time,” said Dr. Bawumia.
“The government will pay the medical bills for the victims. We will also provide financial assistance to families to help them meet this challenge. “
Thanking rescuers, especially townspeople, local contractors, members of the 48th Engineer Regiment and the Achiase Jungle Warfare school, Vice President Bawumia singled out a local, popularly known as’ Cote d ‘Ivoire’, who allegedly He was buried in the rubble and single – I rescued 17 people by hand.
“Ghana is grateful to you,” said Vice President Bawumia.
Batabi chiefs and people thanked the government for the kind and prompt support.
The founder of the Church of Prosperity, Prophet Akoa Isaac, has since been arrested and assisted the police with investigations.
