Former President John Dramani Mahama has eulogised the late Queen Elizabeth II, describing her as the embodiment of the commonwealth itself.
John Dramani Mahama visited the British High Commission in Accra where he signed the book of condolence opened in honour of the late Queen.
Writing on Twitter following the visit, Mahama said “An era has come to an end. The world salutes a very great woman. She was the commonwealth; such a diplomat, who took it upon herself to bring diverse nations together.”
He added: “Her visits to Ghana in 1961 and 1999 are perfect examples. I recall my visit to the Buckingham Palace in 2014 with my wife, Lordina, and our interaction. One is struck by her dignity and grace. She had a good sense of humour and clarity of thought. Fare thee well, Queen Elizabeth.”
I recall my visit to the Buckingham Palace in 2014 with my wife, Lordina, and our interaction. One is struck by her dignity and grace. She had a good sense of humour and clarity of thought.
Fare thee well, Queen Elizabeth.
— John Dramani Mahama (@JDMahama) September 19, 2022
Aside the former President, several Ghanaian leaders and politicians have signed the book of condolence opened in Elizabeth II’s honour including President Akufo-Addo, Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin and others.
Born Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor on 21 April 1926, Elizabeth II was crowned Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the Commonwealth realms on 6 February 1952 following the death of her father, King George VI.
After a fruitful 70-year reign, she died on 8th September 2022 at her favourite castle in Balmoral, Aberdeenshire in Scotland, aged 96.
Her eldest son, Charles, Prince of Wales, has since taken over as King Charles III.
Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth’s funeral is set to be held later today in the United Kingdom.
Source: theGhanaianVoice.Com
