The government says preparations are underway for the state funeral of former President, Jerry John Rawlings.
The state funeral for Mr Rawlings is expected to be held at the Independence Square in Accra from 9:00 am to 11:00 am on January 27, 2021, according to a note verbale the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration sent to Diplomatic Missions, International Organizations and Honorary Consulates.
Information Minister Designate, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah told
Citi News all participating bodies in the funeral are currently rehearsing at the Black Star Square and Accra International conference centre ahead of the scheduled events.
“Today, if you visit the Black Star square and Accra International Conference, the various teams that are doing the preparatory work are gradually getting their work to an advanced stage. We look forward to the people of Ghana paying their final respect and salutations to the former President even in these COVID times.”
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Government says preparations are underway for the state funeral of former President, Jerry John Rawlings.
The state funeral for Mr Rawlings is expected to be held at the Independence Square in Accra from 9:00 am to 11:00 am on January 27, 2021, according to a note verbale the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration sent to Diplomatic Missions, International Organizations and Honorary Consulates.
Information Minister Designate, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah told
Citi News all participating bodies in the funeral are currently rehearsing at the Black Star Square and Accra International conference centre ahead of the scheduled events.
The Agbotui and Allied families of former President Jerry John Rawlings have insisted that he will be buried in Anlo, which is in sharp contrast to government’s announcement.
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