Funeral and Interment Rites of Late Kofi Annan

The mortal remains of former United Nations Secretary-General, Busumuru Kofi Annan will arrive in Accra, Ghana on Monday, September 10, 2018, for a state burial service of the late diplomat.

The announcement was made at a Press Briefing addressed by the Minister of Information designate, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah on the 29th of August 2018 at the Ministry of Information.

Mr Oppong Nkrumah said President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), will receive the body on behalf of the people of Ghana.

Mr Kofi Annan died in Switzerland on August 18, 2018 after a short illness.

President Akufo-Addo last week proposed a state burial for the late international peace icon, to which his family readily agreed.

The Funeral  Arrangements are As Follows:

Monday September 10, 2018

Arrival of Mr Annan’s remains at the Accra International Airport at 4pm.

The remains will be accompanied by his widow, children and some UN officials.

The remains will be received with a brief ceremony led by the Ghana Armed Forces and the President of the Republic.

The remains will be moved to the Accra International Conference Centre from the Airport.

Tuesday September 11, 2018

Filling past and paying of last respects by members of the General Public at the Accra International Conference center. This will be between 10am and 4pm. The general public is encouraged to come pay their last respects to this illustrious son of Ghana.

Wednesday September 12, 2018

Filling past and paying of last respect by dignitaries including recognized groups, Chiefs, Members of Parliament  and Ministers of State.

Thursday September 13, 2018

Burial Service and Final Interment.

Services commences at 9am  at Accra International Conference Center.

Service will be attended  by UN Official,Head of state, Diplomatic delegations and the general public . There will be a private burial at midday at the Military Cemetery with full military honors and a 17 gun salute.

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