The death of Former Vice President of Ghana, Mr. Paa Kwesi Bekoe Amissah-Arthur, is a true loss to the nation, the Founder of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP), Dr Papa Kwesi Nduom has said.

According to Dr. Nduom, Ghanaians must learn to appreciate hardworking individuals irrespective of their political colours while they are alive.

Reacting to the death of former vice president Kwesi Amissah-Arthur on Facebook, Dr Nduom said “his passing is a loss to the nation.”

The country woke up to news of the death of the Former Governor of the Bank of Ghana on Friday June 29, 2018 after he was rushed to the 37 Military Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Mr. Amissah-Arthur was reportedly jogging in the gym at the Air Force Gym where he collapsed.

He was the fifth Vice-President of the Fourth Republic and was in office from August 6, 2012, until January 7, 2017, under President John Dramani Mahama.

Dr. Nduom's post read: “A true loss for the nation, from any angle

“The sad news that Mr. Paa Kwesi Amissah-Arthur, former Lecturer in Economics at the University of Ghana, Deputy Minister of Finance & Economic Planning, Governor of Bank of Ghana and Vice President of the Republic passed away this morning should be of concern to every Ghanaian. His passing is a loss to the nation.

“Quite often, Ghanaians use political affiliation as a reason to play down the qualification, experience and contributions of our citizens. This robs us of the necessary human capital we can use to accelerate the creation of significant wealth for our nation.

“He was quieter, gentler, not antagonistic and one who privately gathered his friends for social outings. Let’s learn to appreciate our own while they are here with us. No matter where they come from or the political colours they wear. This loss of his talent at age 67 years old says a lot about us and our nation.

“May he Rest In Peace”