Alhaji Ibrahim Oppong Kwarteng, CEO of Crime Check Foundation, has called on the Government assistance in locating Christian Atsu, an international footballer who has been impacted by the deadly earthquake in Turkey.
Earlier news on February 6th had stated that Atsu, who plays for Hatayspor in the Turkish Super Lig, had been rescued from the rubble. However, later reports from Hatayspor officials indicated that the initial information was incorrect and that the footballer has yet to be located.
In a recent interview, the CEO of Crime Check Foundation, Alhaji Ibrahim Oppong Kwarteng, raised concerns about the whereabouts of Christian Atsu. Despite initial reports of Atsu’s rescue, it has been indicated that these were based on misidentified information. Alhaji Ibrahim expressed the anxiety of many Ghanaians and questioned the status of Atsu in light of other victims being found and receiving aid.
He stressed the importance of accurate information and the need for swift action to locate Atsu, who has made important contributions to the country. Alhaji Ibrahim, who is also a PhD candidate in migration studies at the University of Ghana and an Ambassador Extraordinaire of Prisons, expressed his faith in God’s intervention, but emphasized the need for the government to step in and play their part in the rescue effort.
On the early morning of February 6, 2023, a powerful earthquake struck Turkey and Syria, causing widespread destruction and leaving a trail of debris in its wake. Videos and photos of the aftermath have circulated on various media channels, showcasing the tireless efforts of rescue workers as they work to save those trapped under the rubble. The quake was one of the strongest to hit the region in a century, and its impact was felt as far as Israel and Lebanon, awakening residents from their slumber.
On Thursday, it was reported that over 16,000 people had lost their lives in the aftermath of the earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria. Despite the destruction, rescue efforts are still underway in search of survivors. The Ghanaian Ambassador to Turkey, Mrs. Francisca Ashietey-Odunton, assured that measures are being taken to evacuate Ghanaian citizens residing in the impacted regions. These citizens, mostly students, have been accounted for and plans for their evacuation are being made in the coming days.