Rawlings’ funeral to be held on December 23

The family of the late former President and Founder of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Jerry John Rawlings, has announced December 23rd as final funeral rites of the former president.

A statement signed by Head of Funeral Planning Committee for the late former president, Ambassador James Victor Gbeho, said the family of His Excellency Jerry John Rawlings, has in consultation with the Government, agreed that the date for the State funeral of the former President be held on Wednesday, 23rd December, 2020 at the Independence Square in Accra.

According to the statement the family is working in conjunction with the Government on the finer details of the funeral ceremony and will communicate the arrangements in due course.

“Individuals and institutions who wish to contribute tributes to the memory of Flt Lt Jerry John Rawlings are reminded to email such tributes to [email protected]”, the statement added.

Ghana | Atinkaonline.com

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