All flags at half-mast as Ghana begins three days of national mourning

All flags were flown at half-mast as Ghana began a 3-day national mourning for people who lost their lives through a huge fire at a fuel filling station and in floods in Accra on Wednesday.

President John Mahama announced the 3-day national mourning in an address after a National Crisis meeting of the National Security Council, in the wake of the disasters that have killed about 160 people.



The Minister for Communications, Edward Boamah, in a statement, encouraged all Ghanaians and the general public, to wear black or red arm bands and clothing, to mourn with the families of the victims of the disaster.

The statement said the three days of national mourning would end on June 10, with a memorial service for the departed near the site of the fire disaster at the Kwame Nkrumah Circle, to be attended by the President.

“As we go about our work and other duties during the 3 days, let us remember the victims and pray for their souls and pray for strength and comfort for their families and friends,” the minister said.

Government has also taken responsibility for the hospital bills of all victims of the flood and fire, as directed by the President.

In addition, water, food and non-food items, have been distributed to affected persons and communities.
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