Okyeman Council announces funeral procedures

Accra (Greater Accra) 13 July '99

The Okyeman Traditional Council on Monday outlined programme for the funeral of the Osagyefuo Kuntunkununku II at Kyebi from August nine-15.

A statement by the Okyeman Council said, institutions, identifiable groups and professional bodies that would want to pay their last respects to Osagyefuo should indicate their preferred dates to the funeral secretariat.

The funeral secreatriat, which is based in Kibi, could be reached through Post Office Box two, the statement said.

Similarly, all groups and bodies as well as persons, who seek to pay tribute to the Okyenhene should send copies of the tribute to the Publicity and Public Relations Committee through the same address.

The statement said all persons, who would want to engage in any trading activity, during the funeral should also apply to the funeral secretariat for the requisite franchise.

"This shall be rigorously enforced. Any unfranchised trading activity shall be illegal."

The statement said local and foreign journalists and media houses wishing to cover the events should apply to the secretariat for accreditation.