Gas Explosion: Buhari Phones Akufo-Addo, Condoles With Ghanians

President Muhammadu Buhari phoned President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana on Sunday night, in the aftermath of the deadly gas explosion in the Legon suburb of Accra on Saturday.

According to a statement issued on Monday by Femi Adesina, Senior Special Assistant on media and Publicity to President Buhari, the Nigerian leader prayed for those who lost loved ones and friends in the tragedy and a speedy recovery for the injured.

Ghana Fire Service says at least six people were killed and 35 others injured after a tanker exploded near a petrol station in the capital Accra.

The statement read, “The Nigerian leader told his Ghanaian counterpart that his personal thoughts and prayers, as well as that of all Nigerians, are with our Ghanaian brothers and sisters as they mourn their loved ones.

“President Buhari further prayed that Ghanaians, who are known for their extraordinary strength and resilience, will overcome this disaster and rise above the losses the country had suffered in recent times from gas-related explosions.

“President Akufo-Addo thanked President Buhari for his comforting and kind words.”