Gender Minister consoles families, survivors of Bukom tragedy
Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, visited Bukom to commiserate with families affected by a recent road crash that claimed the life of a young woman and left several others injured. President John Dramani Mahama directed the visit after learning of the incident through media reports. She assured the bereaved family and the injured that the government would stand by them during the difficult period, noting that while some victims remained on admission, others had been discharged and were recovering.
The Minister, accompanied by Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, the Greater Accra Regional Minister, visited the accident scene, the home of the deceased, and met with some survivors at their residences. The government will assess the needs of the injured to determine appropriate support, while assistance to the bereaved family will be guided by the outcome of ongoing court proceedings. Dr. Lartey called for stronger road safety measures and commended the youth and residents of Bukom for their swift response in rescuing the injured and assisting with the dignified conveyance of the deceased. She was joined on the visit by Alfred Nii Ashie Kotey, the Member of Parliament for the area.
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Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, visited Bukom to commiserate with families affected by a recent road
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