Rawlings to be buried December 23
'Finer details' of the funeral ceremony will be communicated later
Jonas Danquah 
The family of late President, Jerry John Rawlings has announced that, the state funeral of the former president has been been slated for Wednesday, 23rd December, 2020.
The funeral ceremony will take place at the Independence Square.
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The family in a press statement noted that it was working with the government to decide on the 'finer details of the funeral ceremony' which will be communicated in due course.
Read statement below
The family of His Excellency Jerry John Rawlings, has in consultation with the Government, agreed that the date for the State funeral of the former President is confirmed for Wednesday, 23rd December, 2020 at the Independence Square in Accra.
The family is working in conjunction with the Government on the finer details of the funeral ceremony and will communicate the arrangements in due course.
Individuals and institutions who wish to contribute tributes to the memory of Flt Lt Jerry John Rawlings are reminded to email such tributes to [email protected].
Signed:
Ambassador James Victor Gbeho
(Head of Funeral Planning Committee)
