The family of Kofi Annan has hinted the departed UN chief will be buried in Ghana.
“The Government of Ghana will shortly announce the arrangements for a State ceremony, which will take place in Accra,” the family announced in a statement on Thursday.
However, it said the United Nations will hold memorial “events in New York and Geneva” for its former Secretary-General prior to the ceremony in Ghana.
“The dates for those events will be announced in due course,” the statement added.
“The family has kindly asked that no flowers be sent. For those still wishing to have their thoughts and support reflected in a gift, they suggest a contribution to the Kofi Annan Foundation:www.kofiannanfoundation.org/donate,” it stated.
“The Annan family wishes to thank most sincerely the many who have expressed their condolences following the passing of Kofi Annan. The family has found great solace in the outpouring of love and support.”
Mr. Annan passed on over the weekend in Switzerland after a short illness.
Source: Ghana Web
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THIS IS THE REAL MAN THAT NEEDED TO BE GIVEN A STATE BURIAL. I DON'T KNOW WHAT PARAMETERS POLITICIANS USE.
The way Prez Attah Mills burial place has been neglected should serve as a warning for the family!!! Kofi should not be allowed to suffer a similar fate!!!
The Kwabotwe Hill(Mfantsipim) should be an ideal place for his final resting place. He is a real product of Kwabotwe. His legacy will never be forgotten if he is laid to rest there.
If its true according to the family that he will be buried in Ghana, its good news since he is a true patriot. Hope his burial ground should be well preserved and used as a pilgrimage place or a tourist attraction and not left abandoned since our culture of maintenance in this country is very very poor. Rest in Peace.