Ghanaian President asks fellow citizens for prayers for international midfielder receiving life-saving treatment after being pulled from rubbles of Turkey earthquake
Christian Atsu (left) attempts to outwit an opponent in the colors of the Black Stars of Ghana
By Rasheed Adewuyi
President Nana Dankwa Akufo-Ado has called for prayers for Ghanaian International player Christian Atsu who is currently receiving treatment in a Turkish hospital after an earthquake in the country.
A report from Turkey says Atsu suffered injuries to his right foot and was experiencing breathing difficulties due to lack of oxygen since he was trapped inside the rubble.
More than 3,000 people have been confirmed dead in Turkey and neighboring Syria after quakes measuring 7.8 and 7.5 magnitude scale hit in the early hours of Monday.
President Addo, who urged Ghanaians to pray for Atsu via his Facebook page when the news was broken on Monday, told Journalists on Tuesday that he was happy that the former Newcastle FC of England player was found alive. Still, Ghanaians should continue to pray for his speedy recovery.
” God answers prayers,” President Addo told Journalists.
He, however, commensurate with the people of Turkey and Syria over the deaths and devastation caused by the earthquake.
“on behalf of the government of Ghana, I extend heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Turkey and Syria on the devastation and tragic loss of lives occasioned by Monday’s earthquake. May their souls rest in peace.
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