The family of the late United Nations Secretary-General, Kofi Annan have disclosed that the diplomat will be buried in Ghana.
In a statement released to the media, the family said: “The Annan family wishes to thank most sincerely the many who have expressed their condolences following the passing of Kofi Annan. The family has found great solace in the outpouring of love and support.”
“The Government of Ghana will shortly announce the arrangements for a State ceremony, which will take place in Accra,” the family announced in a statement on Thursday.
“The dates for those events will be announced in due course,” the statement added.
The family, however, said the United Nations will hold memorial “events in New York and Geneva” for its former secretary general prior to the ceremony in Ghana.
It also thanked Ghanaians and sympathizers all over the world for their support.
“The Annan family wishes to thank most sincerely the many who have expressed their condolences following the passing of Kofi Annan. The family has found great solace in the outpouring of love and support.”
