Former President John Jerry Rawlings has described as a sad loss the death of Mr Paul Victor Obeng, Presidential Staffer and Chairman of National Development Planning Commission.
“I have learnt of the sad loss of one of our most adept and captivating minds – Paul Victor Obeng,” the Former President Rawlings said in a statement.
“PV as he was affectionately called played significant roles in the country’s socio-political development from 1979 till his unexpected demise.
“As a politician, technocrat and professional he paid his dues in diverse ways and his loss is a national loss. He had his imperfections but he was still a rare gem of a man.
“On behalf of Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings and the rest of the family, I extend heartfelt condolences to his wife and family,” the statement said.