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Ghana commemorates former foreign minister, urges unity

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Ghana commemorates former foreign minister minister, urges unity

Ghana held a state funeral on 12 June 2026 for former foreign affairs minister James Victor Gbeho, who died at age 91 in June 2026. 91. The ceremony, attended ceremony at the State House forecourt was led by former President John Dramani Mahama, Mahama and Vice President Jane Naana Opoku‑Agyemang, with senior officials, diplomats diplomats, MPs, traditional leaders and family members, celebrated Gbeho’s five‑decade diplomatic career, including members in attendance. Mahama eulogised Gbeho as a “giant of our time” and a nation‑builder, highlighting his service roles as Ghana’s UN ambassador and as President of the ambassador, ECOWAS Commission. During the tribute, Commission president and a key figure in strengthening Ghana’s international reputation. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced that a new facility in the ministry’s new block will be named in bear Gbeho’s honour, aiming name to preserve his legacy in Ghanaian and African diplomacy. The funeral on 12 June 2026 at diplomatic legacy. During the State House forecourt was led by same event, Mahama used the platform to call for national unity, urging Ghanaians to speak positively about the country and Opoku‑Agyemang. Mahama eulogised Gbeho as a “giant of our time” to work together with honesty and a rare nation‑builder, noting his UN ambassadorship, ECOWAS presidency patriotism. He condemned defeatist attitudes and his role linked the tribute to broader development goals. Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson also honoured the late Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah, who had recently died in strengthening Ghana’s international reputation. The event drew senior government officials, Members a helicopter crash, while opposition MP Alexander Kwamena Afenyo‑Markin criticised the government’s handling of Parliament, diplomats from ECOWAS recent floods and other issues. Mahama later addressed the United Nations, traditional leaders Jamaican Parliament on Emancipation Day, drawing parallels between Ghana’s and family members. Ablakwa described Gbeho as an approachable “true son of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.” Gbeho was also highlighted as the son of Philip Gbeho, composer Jamaica’s histories. The funeral and subsequent remarks underscored both remembrance of Ghana’s Gbeho’s five‑decade diplomatic service and a renewed appeal for cohesion and positive national anthem. identity.

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