The government has cautioned media personnel and the general public against harassing mourners for interviews during the state funeral of the August 6 helicopter crash victims.
Deputy Chief of Staff, Stan Dogbe, speaking at a press briefing on Thursday, August 14, stressed that decorum and solemnity must be maintained throughout the event, warning that no one should be seen “chasing mourners” with cameras, phones, or monopods during the ceremony.
“We do not want to see tomorrow anybody holding a phone or a monopod and struggling to chase people, chase mourners as they are coming in to sit,” he said, urging journalists to rely on the centralised live feed provided by the Ghana Armed Forces and the state broadcaster.
The funeral, scheduled for Friday, August 15, will begin at 7:30 a.m. with Bible and Qur’an recitals, followed by the main service led by the Ghana Armed Forces, and conclude with the burial at the military cemetery in Tse Addo.
President John Dramani Mahama and Vice President Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang are expected to be in attendance.
The three-hour service will include tributes, biography readings, and the final rites for six victims, after two others were already buried on August 10 in accordance with Islamic customs.
Mr. Dogbe urged the public to arrive early and strictly observe the security and media guidelines to ensure a dignified and solemn farewell for the fallen officers and civilians.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
