The Eastern Regional Coordinating Council (ERCC) on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, opened the book of Condolence in honor of the late former President of the Republic of Ghana, Flt Lt Jerry John Rawlings.
The former President died on Thursday 12th November 2020.
President of Ghana Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo subsequently directed that all National flags should fly at half-mast and declared 7 days of national mourning in honor of the late President.
Consequently, the government-directed all Regional Coordinating Councils to also open a book of condolence for the people in the Regions to also pay their respects to the former leader.
In his opening remarks, the Honourable Eastern Regional Minister, Eric Kwakye Darfour described the former leader as a patriot whose contribution to the development of the 4th Republic dispensation cannot underestimate.
The Regional Minister signed the book of condolence followed by his Deputy Samuel Nuertey Ayertey and Regional Coordinating Director, Mr. Samuel Kwaku Gyimah.
Other dignitaries who signed today were; President of Eastern Regional House of Chiefs and Konor of Manya Krobo, His Majesty Nene Sakitey II.
The Vice President of the Eastern Regional House of Chiefs and Kwahuhene, His Majesty Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong II.
The chairman of the Local Council of Churches, Rev. DR. Michael Owusu Tagoe. Regional Chief Imam, Alhaji Yussif Amudani Suleman, and Regional Security Heads.
It is expected that, on Thursday 19th November, all the 33 Municipal District Chief Executives and the various Head of institutions and Agencies will come and pay their respects to the former President.
Finally, the book will be opened to the general public within the region on Friday 20th November 2020.
Source: Mybrytfmonline.com/Obed Ansah
