Tributes have been pouring for the late former Secretary-General of the United Nations, Kofi Annan who died on Saturday morning in Bern
They include Ghana’s former president, John Dramani Mahama who described the late UN Secretary-General as a person who spent his life working for global peace, security and sustainable development.
[contextly_sidebar id=”5shx8fLldZpzbZLIOjWsQ1VMcGZxxFZX”]“He lived and worked for global peace, security and sustainable development in very challenging times. A proud son of Ghana and Africa. RIP Kofi Annan,” John Mahama posted on his Facebook page on Saturday.
Kofi Annan passed away today, Saturday, August 2018 after a short illness at a Hospital in the Swiss city of Bern.
He is reported to have fallen ill on his way back from South Africa (the Mandela centenary).
He was hospitalized in Geneva and later airlifted to the capital, Bern.
A statement from the foundation said, “His wife Nane and their children Ama, Kojo and Nina were by his side during his last days.”
World leaders mourn
Meanwhile, some world leaders have also taken to social media to express their condolences.
British Prime Minister, Theresa Mary May said Annan reformed the UN and made a huge contribution to the world.
“A great leader and reformer of the UN, he made a huge contribution to making the world he has left a better place than the one he was born into. My thoughts and condolences are with his family,” she posted on Twitter.
Sad to hear of the death of Kofi Annan. A great leader and reformer of the UN, he made a huge contribution to making the world he has left a better place than the one he was born into. My thoughts and condolences are with his family. pic.twitter.com/P0SWagShJM
— Theresa May (@theresa_may) August 18, 2018
Current UN Secretary-General, António Guterres also said Kofi Annan’s “legacy as a global champion for peace will remain a true inspiration for us all.”
Kofi Annan was a guiding force for good. I join the world in mourning his loss. In these turbulent and trying times, his legacy as a global champion for peace will remain a true inspiration for us all. https://t.co/psJ9viPIeu pic.twitter.com/SKfBk5zaY2
— António Guterres (@antonioguterres) August 18, 2018
Consummate international diplomat and highly respected former Secretary General of the United Nations, Mr. Kofi Annan was the first from sub-Saharan Africa to occupy this exalted position. 4/7
— Nana Akufo-Addo (@NAkufoAddo) August 18, 2018
Kofi Annan didn’t just talk about building a more just and peaceful world, he dedicated his life to doing it – and the world is a better place because of him. It’s now up to all of us to carry his work forward.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) August 18, 2018
Kofi Annan was one of the great peacemakers of our time. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to work with him on many occasions. I’m sad to learn of his death. pic.twitter.com/VM9QJyzaT3
— Bill Gates (@BillGates) August 18, 2018
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By: Godwin Akweiteh Allotey/citinewsroom.com/Ghana
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