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The designer of Ghana's national flag has passed on to glory; yet Government of Ghana seems to be unconcerned about honouring the memory of one of the country's true heroes, according to information pieced together from on social media.

Madam Theodosia Salomey Okoh, designer of the national flag, passed away on Sunday at about 6am at the Narh Bita Hospital at the age of 93.

Flying the flag at half-staff is an area of flag etiquette which is primarily issued by the President or the Vice-President upon the death of principal figures as a mark of respect to their memory. In the event of the death of other officials or foreign dignitaries, the flag is to be displayed at half-staff according to Presidential orders, or in accordance with recognized customs or practices not inconsistent with law.

Thus, many expected that following the departure of a national figure like the legendary Theodosia Okoh to the celestial world, the country's flags will fly at half-mast, to honour her memory.

Ace broadcaster and host of Peace FM's flagship Morning show "Kokrokoo", Kwami Sefa Kayi, launched a passionate appeal to State authorities to make an immediate announcement for all flags to fly at half-mast.

He strongly believes it is only fair and proper that the state honour the memory of the lady who superbly crafted and designed the flag that symbolises Ghana. And he is not alone in holding that view. Numerous text messages were forwarded to the show by listeners who expressed disappointment in government's passivity.

However, flags all over the country still remain at full-mast and the question is, who is giving the order that flags should fly at half-staff in honour of the memory of the late Madam Theodosia Okoh?