Samira Bawumia: Ghana’s Second Lady Reportedly Involved In Fatal Road Accident

Her Excellency Samira Bawumia, the Second Lady of the Republic of Ghana, reportedly engaged in a fatal car accident on January 13, 2024, according to information available to MyGhanaMedia.com.

Asaase Radio, based in Accra, stated in a message on Twitter (X) that one person has been confirmed dead.

The wife of the vice-president, on the other hand, is said to be okay because she did not suffer any significant injuries.

 

 

 

 

According to the source, the second lady was travelling to the Ashanti Region when a sprinter bus narrowly collided with her entourage but unfortunately ran into two cars after hers.

 

Reportedly, an individual identified as Fuseini who served as the Second Lady’s bodyguard and has been with the Vice President’s family since 2008 tragically lost his life.

 

 

 

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A statement by the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) said the accident happened at Ohene-Nkwanta near Nobewam, off the Kumasi-Accra highway.

 

 

Eight victims have suffered varying degrees of injuries and are receiving medical attention.

A rescue team, led by STNO II Odjer Jonathan, arrived at the crash scene at 1312 hours to find a collision involving a Toyota Land Cruiser (GC-9094-21), Toyota Land Cruiser (VR-2105-15), Mercedes Benz C180 (NR-1977-18), and a Benz Sprinter (GE-7256-14), the GNFS said.

 

 

 

“Of the 8 victims, 4 had already been rescued by the public and taken to the hospital,” the statement said.

 

 

“The Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Benz C180 suffered significant damage to their engine compartments and windshields, while the rear of the Toyota Land Cruiser (GC-9094-21) was partially damaged, along with the Toyota Land Cruiser (VR- 2105-15),” the statement added.

 

 

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