Mahama mourns Kofi Annan
Former President John Dramani Mahama has eulogised the late former Secretary General of the United Nations (UN) Kofi Annan.
According to Mr Mahama, Mr Annan “lived and worked for global peace, security and sustainable development in very challenging times”.
He sees the former world leader as “a proud son of Ghana and Africa”.
Meanwhile, Kofi Annan’s family has asked the media and the general public to give them space to mourn the death of their loved one.
A statement from the family confirming his demise said “the family kindly requests privacy at this time of mourning.”
The family also said arrangements to celebrate his “remarkable life” will be announced later.
Mr Annan passed away on Saturday, 18 August 2018, after a short illness.
He was 80 years old and survived by a wife and three children.
Source : Ghana/ClassFMonline.com
