The world is apparently morning for the sudden death of the Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi who passed on in a helicopter accident. A few is still known about the real cause of the accident but it has been confirmed that three choppers set off but only two landed and the one that crushed was the one that had the president.
It is also confirmed now that helicopter had the following traveling with the president, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian – Governor of Eastern Azerbaijan province Malek Rahmati – Tabriz’s Imam Mohammad Ali Alehashem – The Pilot – The Copilot – Crew Chief – Head of Security – Bodyguard First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber is next line for succession.
A number of African presidents have sent in their condolence’s messages on their social media platforms starting with the president of Tanzania Her Excellency Samia Suluhu . “On behalf of the Government and People of the United Republic of Tanzania, I wish to convey our deepest condolences to the Government and People of the Islamic Republic of Iran for the tragic death of His Excellency Ebrahim Raisi, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
We join you in mourning the loss of your leader, and wish you strength and comfort during this difficult time.” She tweeted Another head of state that was able to put up something on his platform was the president of the Republic of Kenya H.E William Ruto,
“In light of the tragic news of the passing of H.E. Ebrahim Raisi, the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Foreign Minister, H.E. Hossein Abdollahian and his entourage of senior officials through a helicopter crash, I wish to express my heartfelt condolences and solidarity with the people of Iran at this challenging time.”
“President Raisi was a fearless leader and a dedicated public servant with a long and distinguished career in public service. He was a firm leader committed to the causes that he believed in and sought to elevate Iran’s standing on the global stage.”
“Kenya and the Republic of Iran share cordial relations signified by the fact that in his first-ever trip to the African Continent as President, H.E. Ebrahim Raisi chose Kenya as his first destination. As we condole with the people of Iran, we commend Allah’s mercy and comfort to the people of Iran.” He ended his tweet. The other African leader is the opposition member of the republic of Kennya Mr. Raila Odinga who tweeted
“ I have received with shock the news of the death of President Ebrahim Raisi and foreign minister Hossein Amirabdollahian. The death has come at a trying and uncertain moment for Iran, with the country navigating heightened tensions in the Middle East.
“I have faith that the Iran’s traditions and strong institutions will withstand the shock and overcome the loss. Kenya had the pleasure of hosting H.E Raisi only recently and I regarded him as a good friend of Kenya and a great supporter of Africa. May his soul rest in peace.”
He concluded his tweet. It should be remembered that Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash, sought to unite the Global South against Western imperialism. He joined BRICS, advocated de-dollarization, supported Palestine, promoted a “Look East” strategy, allied with Africa & Latin America. New leaders are awaited to be voted into the Iranian sharia law government as soon as possible.
