The President of the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC) and Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, today led some National Executive Council members of GPCC to visit and commiserate with the family of late Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu.
The GPCC delegation, made up of Bishop Dr. Gordon Kisseih (First Vice Chairman), Apostle Immanuel Nii O. Tettey (General Secretary), Rt. Rev. Dr. Nana Anyani-Boadum and Bishop Dela Fiagorme, were warmly received by some family members at their residence in Accra.
Apostle Nyamekye, in his remarks, said the visit was to officially convey the condolences of the GPCC to the family and assure them of the Council’s support during this difficult period.
Christian Atsu, 31, who played for the Ghana national team, the Black Stars, was one of the victims of the massive earthquake that occurred on February 6, this year in Türkiye.
The unfortunate passing of the celebrated footballer and the devastating circumstance under which it occurred has brought much grief to the family, Ghanaians, and other football-loving fans around the world.
According to the GPCC President, the tragic passing of the footballer was one of the key reasons that compelled them to visit and offer some words of encouragement to the bereaved family.
“We all love Atsu because he dedicated his time and energy playing for Ghana, and, as ministers of the Gospel, we could not sit unconcerned, so we have come to console the family for this painful loss,” he said.
Apostle Eric Nyamekye urged the family to take solace from the fact that their late relative lived a fruitful life and has made his mark in his generation.
“Know that you gave Ghana a gem. Jesus did not live long on this earth, but He made a lasting impact, and we can say that your son Atsu has also done same,” he said.
As part of the visit, the GPCC President signed the book of condolences which has been opened at the family house of the late Ghanaian International.
The GPCC also donated packs of drinking water, assorted soft drinks and an undisclosed cash amount to the family as they prepare towards the final funeral rites of the late footballer.
In response, Mr. Robert Ali, the representative of the bereaved family, thanked the delegation for the visit, words of encouragement and the kind support.
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