Photos: Ghana bids farewell to Ambassador James Victor Gbeho

The Government of Ghana on Friday, July 31, held a state funeral for former Minister for Foreign Affairs and former President of the ECOWAS Commission, Ambassador James Victor Gbeho, in honour of his distinguished service to Ghana, the West African sub-region and the international community.

The ceremony, held at the forecourt of the State House in Accra, drew President John Dramani Mahama, Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, former President of Namibia Dr Nangolo Mbumba, Members of Parliament, government officials, National Democratic Congress (NDC) executives, members of the diplomatic corps, representatives of the United Nations, traditional leaders, family members, friends, sympathisers and other dignitaries from within and outside Ghana.

The Vice President led the wreath-laying ceremony, followed by members of the bereaved family and representatives of institutions with which Ambassador Gbeho served during his long and distinguished career.