Akufo-Addo calls Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's assassination a "most cowardly and despicable act."
Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's tragic murder, according to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, was the "most cowardly and despicable act, which must receive the firm condemnation of all."
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, he claims, did not deserve to die in this manner.
According to reports, the late Shinzo Abe died after being rushed to the hospital with gunshot wounds.
While delivering a campaign speech in Nora, the former Prime Minister was assassinated.
Tetsuya Yamagami, a man in his early forties, was apprehended at the scene as the primary suspect.
Yamagami is said to have a police record of threatening to kill Abe, 67, because he is dissatisfied with his government.
But in a post commiserating with the people of Japan, President Akufo-Addo wrote on his Facebook timeline:
"As modern Japan’s longest-serving Prime Minister and one of its most successful, I recall my official visit to Japan in December 2018, where, amongst others, Ghana and Japan pledged to continue to strengthen the excellent relations that exist between our two countries.
"During that visit, he was a most gracious host and demonstrated his strong commitment to democratic governance and respect for human rights and individual liberties. Unfortunately, it was in the exercise of these rights that he met his untimely death.
"Japan has lost a noble son, a patriot and a distinguished democrat. He will be missed by all who had the privilege and pleasure of knowing and meeting him.
"May his soul rest in perfect peace. Amen!!"
read also: Eid-ul Adha: Prices of sacrificial animals shoot up ahead of festival.
Prices of sacrificial animals have seen an astronomical increase in price as Muslims across the globe prepare for the celebration of this year's Eid-ul Adha festival
A visit by the Class news team to the famous Techiman Market in the Bono East Region reveals that the price for goats, sheep and cows as compared to last year are up by more than a hundred per cent (100%)
Eid ul Adha is the biggest of the 3 main festivals celebrated by Muslims across the globe.
The occasion is observed with the performance of rituals including the slaughtering of animals such as Carmel, cows, sheep and goats as an act of worship signifying prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son Ismael as a form of obedience to the Almighty Allah.
Haruna Abdullai, Vice-Chairman for the Goats and Sheep Dealers Association in the market explained the price range for rams has shot up and has further slowed the sale of the animal ahead of the celebrations.
He said some of the dealers get to buy the animals from villages within and outside the Techiman municipality while others travel to Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger.
Mr. Abdullai highlighted that the unattractive nature of the Cedi compared to CFA and the high cost of Agricultural inputs are some factors responsible for the high cost of the animals.
However, a non-market trader Alhaji Yeboah Seidu expressed satisfaction since he joined the animal trade over two decades ago.
According to him, one can only stand to gain if adequate capital and attention are committed to the business.
He sells between Gh¢8,000 to Gh¢10,000 per cow and Gh¢800 to Gh¢2,000 upwards for goats and sheep respectively.
Alhaji Yeboah Seidu who is also an educationist advised the youth to venture into the animal business because it is lucrative.
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