President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has extended his sympathies and condolences to her children and family on their great loss.
In a tweet, the President said “I heard of the news of the death of Ama Ata Aidoo with sadness and sorrow. I extend deepest sympathies and condolences to her children and family on their great loss.”
“Through her work, she made a tremendous contribution to the development of our country and continent, and expressed so many of our feelings about our fate as Ghanaians and, indeed, as Africans.
“We will miss her; the continent and the world will miss her. She had a reach that was beyond Ghana. May her soul rest in perfect peace until the Last Day of the Resurrection when we shall all meet again. Amen!”
We will miss her; the continent and the world will miss her. She had a reach that was beyond Ghana. May her soul rest in perfect peace until the Last Day of the Resurrection when we shall all meet again. Amen!
— Nana Akufo-Addo (@NAkufoAddo) June 2, 2023
The legendary writer, known for her immense contributions to African literature, died in the early hours of May 31, 2023, a statement by her family said.
In a heartfelt announcement, the family expressed their deep sorrow and shared the news of Prof. Aidoo’s demise after a brief illness.