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.
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.
His extensive career also included the role of Ghana’s Ambassador to the USA.