The final farewell for the late Minister of Defence, Lieutenant General Joseph Henry Smith, is scheduled for Saturday, December 23, 2023.
The burial service will commence at 7:00 am at the Al-Azziz Mosque, situated in Burma Camp, Accra.
Ambassador Victor Smith, representing the family, released a statement on Wednesday confirming the details of the ceremony.
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In adherence to Muslim traditions, the former Army Commander and Ambassador to the United States will receive a full Military burial.
Lt General Smith, who passed away on Tuesday, December 19, after a brief illness at the age of 78, served as Minister of Defence during the presidency of John Evans Atta Mills.
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His extensive career also included the role of Ghana’s Ambassador to the USA.