We are thankful to Ghanaians-Atsu’s family

The family of late Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu has expressed their gratitude for the massive show of love and support.

The late player’s family says it is also appreciative of the assistance from Ghanaians and president Akufo-Addo after the demise of their relative.

Atsu was trapped under the wreckage of the 7.7 magnitude earthquake.

The tragic incident which happened on Monday, February 6, 2023, took the lives of more than 46, 000 people.

A family spokesman, Robert Ani, said words alone cannot adequately express the family’s gratitude for the support Ghanaians rendered to them.

“The support of the government and Ghanaians has been overwhelming. First, I want to thank President Akufo-Addo for taking a keen interest right from when the incident occurred. The President has been very helpful.

We want to say thank you to him and the Ghanaians, also. The support has been overwhelming”, he said in an interview with Accra-based Citi FM.

Christian Atsu was found lifeless on the twelfth day after the incident on Monday, February 6, 2023.

His mortal remains arrived in Ghana on Sunday, February 19, 2023.

It was received by the family and a government delegation led by Vice President Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia in a brief ceremony.

Tributes since the announcement of his death have been pouring in from all walks of life in solidarity with his family.

March 4 2023 has been set for his one-week observation whiles the date for his burial is been decided by the family and government.