President John Mahama has described as a sad twist of fate, Professor Kofi Awoonor's killing on Saturday along with other shoppers at a Nairobi Mall by terrorists.
A statement issued by the Ministry of Information on Sunday said, the president in a handwritten tribute, while transiting in London, enroute to New York, said: "I am shocked to hear the death of Prof Kofi Awoonor in the Nairobi Mall terrorist attack.'
'Such a sad twist of fate, to place Prof at the wrong place at the wrong time."
'Professor Awoonor was a writer, politician and traditionalist with great wit, sense of humour and very well spoken. He will be sorely missed by family, friends, and the NDC of which he was a committed member."
The former Chairman of the Council of State was reported to be with a son during the unfortunate incident and is receiving treatment in a Nairobi hospital.
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Professor Kofi Awoonor-Williams I was shocked and saddened by Prof. Kofi Awoonor, death. I know I will miss him, but I am glad that I was able to get to know him so well. He has been a blessing from God. I will be praying that God will bless you and give you strength at this time. Good father hold a special place in their hearts for their children and most children hold a special place in their hearts for their father. I'm sorry for the hole that you have now. "Great people such as your father ...