Rawlings’ death: Akufo-Addo declares 7 days of national mourning, flags to fly at half-mast

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has directed that all national flags should fly at half-mast for the next seven days in all parts of the country following the demise of former President Jerry John Rawlings.

Mr Akufo-Addo has also declared seven days of national mourning from Friday, 13 November to Friday, 20 November in honour of the memory of Mr Rawlings.

“Government will work closely with the family of President Rawlings on the arrangement for a fitting state funeral for the late president and will keep the nation informed accordingly,” Nana Akufo-Addo said in a statement.