Rawlings to get state burial – Akufo-Addo announces

He noted that his government will work hand in hand with the late president's family on the arrangements for the funeral.

In a press statement sighted by GhanaWeb, Akufo-Addo said: “Government will work closely with the family of President Rawlings on the arrangements for a fitting state funeral for the late President and will keep the nation informed accordingly.”

The president also ordered the flying of the national flag at half-mast for one week commencing Friday, November 13, 2020.

“I have directed that all national flags should fly at half-mast for the next seven days in all parts of the country and have declared seven of the national mourning from Friday, November 13 to Friday, November 20”.

The longest-serving president passed away at the Cardiothoracic Unit of the Korle-Bu Teaching hospital Thursday, November 12, 2020, at 10 am.

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