Kofi Annan was a titan among his fellows – Bawumia

• Posted on August 21, 2018
• by Ellsamwise King
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The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has described the former United Nations Secretary-General, Mr Kofi Annan, as a selfless man, who was always driven by the burning desire to help humanity, especially the marginalised and underprivileged.

In a social media post, Dr Bawumia said the contributions of Mr Annan helped the cause of world peace and his intellectual depth marked him as a “titan among his fellows”.

The Vice President said Ghana and the rest of the world had lost a gem; saying; “Mr Annan was a selfless man who was always driven by the burning desire to help humanity, especially the marginalised and underprivileged”.

Dr Bawumia believed the life of the former UN Secretary-General would continue to be a testament to the world and the future generation.

“I pray that God grants his wife and children the strength and fortitude in these trying times.

“May the soul of the venerable statesman rest in perfect peace,” he stated.

Mr Annan passed on Saturday, August 18, in the Swiss city of Berne after a short illness.

He served as the UN Secretary-General from 1997-2006 and won the Noble Peace Prize in 2001 for his humanitarian service and bringing peace and stability to the world.

He also served as UN’s Peace Envoy to Syria, Sudan and other war-torn nations after his retirement.

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has directed that the national flag should fly at half-mast from Monday, August 20, in all public places and Ghana’s missions abroad in honour of his memory for a week.

Tributes have been pouring in from world leaders since his death was announced on Saturday morning.

He was 80 years. He left behind his wife Nane and three children, Ama, Kojo and Nina.

Source: GNA