
Mr. Annan’s foundation confirmed his demise in a statement on Saturday.
This was made known on the verified Facebook page of President Akufo-Addo on Saturday.
The President wrote:
“The Government and people of Ghana,
First Lady Rebecca and I are deeply saddened by the news of the death,
in Bern, Switzerland, of one of our greatest compatriots, Mr. Kofi
Annan.
“I extend, on behalf of the entire
Ghanaian nation, our sincere, heartfelt condolences to his beloved
widow, Nane Maria, and to his devoted children, Ama, Kojo and Nina, on
this great loss. I am, however, comforted by the information, after
speaking to Nane Maria, that he died peacefully in his sleep.
“Consummate international diplomat and
highly respected former Secretary General of the United Nations, Mr.
Kofi Annan was the first from sub-Saharan Africa to occupy this exalted
position.
“He brought considerable renown to our
country by this position and through his conduct and comportment in the
global arena. He was an ardent believer in the capacity of the Ghanaian
to chart his or her own course onto the path of progress and prosperity.
Undoubtedly, he excelled in the various undertakings of his life,
leaving in his trail most pleasant memories. His was a life well-lived.
“I have directed that, in his honour,
Ghana’s national flag will fly at half-mast across the country and in
all of Ghana’s diplomatic missions across the world, from Monday, 20th
August, 2018, for one week.
“Rest in perfect peace, Kofi. You have earned it. God bless.”
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