President Akufo-Addo has directed that flags in Ghana fly at half- mast for the next seven days in memory of the Late Queen Elizabeth the II of England, Head of the Commonwealth.
All official flags in the nation will fly at half-mast for seven (7) days, from today the 9th September.
In a statement, the President united in grief with the people of England describing Queen Elizabeth as a cherished and revered monarch of the British people, the longest-serving in their history, who will be sorely missed.
Activities across the world were disrupted yesterday, September 8, with the announcement of the passing of the Queen.
Crowds besieged the Buckingham Palace carrying flowers and with lighted candles in her memory.
On behalf of the Government and people of Ghana, the president extended the deepest condolences to the new British monarch, King Charles III, the Royal Family, the Prime Minister, and the Government and people of Great Britain on the death.
The statement acknowledged the very fond memories of the two visits the queen made to Ghana during her reign. It mentions the friendliness, elegance, style and sheer joy the Queen brought to the performance of her duties.
The President in the statement said as head of the Commonwealth of Nations, the Queen superintended over the dramatic transformation of the Union, and steered it to pay greater attention to shared values and better governance.
The statement described her as the rock that kept the organization sturdy and true to its positive beliefs.
President Akufo Addo said her inspiring presence, her calm, her steadiness, and, above all, her great love and belief in the higher purpose of the Commonwealth of Nations, and in its capacity to be a force for good in our world will be missed.
