The late President Mills' funeral Rites ~ iNewsGh

Friday 3 August 2012

The late President Mills' funeral Rites

President Mills’ final funeral rites and burial will take place from Wednesday August 8 to Friday August 10.

On Tuesday, August 7, there would be a nation-wide broadcast by President Mahama to herald the three days set aside for mourning the late President Mills.

The late President’s body would arrive at the Banquet Hall of the State House at 3:30pm on Wednesday August 8, and laid in state, at 4pm.

Viewing of the body then begin until 12 midnight. There will be a vigil at the forecourt of the State House at 6pm.

On Thursday, August 9, viewing of thebody would begin from 7am until 12 noon and continue from 2pm to 12 midnight.

Delegations arriving on the morning of Friday, August 10 would have the opportunity to view the body from 7am-8am, followed by the burial service at the Independence Square at 9am.

A book of condolences would be opened at the conference centre for Heads of State and Governments to sign before and after the burial.

More details soon


source: GNA

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