Prof. Awoonor's body to be cremated

Peacefmonlin.com is reporting that Professor Kofi Awoonor’s body will be cremated.

This is per the wishes of the renowned novelist who met his untimely death in a terrorist attack that occurred in Westgate Mall in Kenya, Nairobi.

His body has been flown home. It was brought via Kenya Airways and was accompanied by his son, Afetsi Awoonor who survived gunshot wounds in the attack.

Prof. Awoonor died alongside 61 others in the attack, according to report.

His body was met on arrival at the Kotoka International Airport Wednesday afternoon by his wife and bigwigs of the NDC, including Hon. E.T Mensah, Koku Anyidoho, NDC Chairman, Dr. Kwabena Adjei, Dan Abodakpi, National Security Coordinator Larry Gbevlo Lartey, Capt. (rtd) Kojo Tsikata, among others.

Prof Awoonor about two months ago wrote his biography and instructed his family on how his funeral should be organized.

Per the poet’s wishes, as contained in his will, his body is not to be seen by strangers.

He will also be buried at a site he specifically chose in his will.