Buhari condoles Ghana over fire, flood tragedies

President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the government and people of Ghana over the dual tragedy of flooding and fire outbreak, which claimed many lives in that country.

This was contained in the president’s condolence message issued on Friday by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu.

The statement said that Nigeria stood by Ghana in its moment of grief and loss.

“In this moment of grief and loss, the government and people of Nigeria stand with the government and people of Ghana,” it said.

According to Buhari, the twin tragedies that led to loss of several lives and property were painful and regrettable.

He, however, said the flooding incident undoubtedly reminded leaders and governments in West African of their responsibilities in solving the problem of global warming, among others.

He prayed that the souls of the deceased rest in eternal bliss and that their families and friends find fortitude to bear the losses.

NAN reports that no fewer than 200 lives were lost in the incidents.