The family of former Ghanaian President, Jerry Rawlings, has said he will be buried on Wednesday, December 23, at the Independence Square in Accra, Ghana.
A statement by Head of the Funeral Planning Committee, Ambassador James Gbeho, said individuals and institutions who wish to contribute tributes to the memory of the late military leader should send in an electronic mail.
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 is confirmed for Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at the Independence Square in Accra. “The family is working in conjunction with the government on the final details of the funeral 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 tributes@jjrawlingsmemorial.org.”
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