By Iddi Yire, GNA
Accra, June 24, GNA – The family of Mr James Victor Gbeho, a distinguished statesman and diplomat, has paid a courtesy call on President John Dramani Mahama at the Presidency in Accra to officially inform him of his passing.
A statement issued by the Presidency said the delegation, representing the Gbeho Family, noted that it was culturally and diplomatically important to formally notify the President of the loss before making a public announcement of his death.
The late Mr Gbeho was a towering figure in Ghanaian and international politics.
He served in many diplomatic missions, including New York.
He was Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, a Member of Parliament for the Anlo Constituency, and President (formerly Executive Secretary) of the ECOWAS Commission.
He was widely respected for his role in regional integration and his contributions to global diplomacy at the United Nations.
President Mahama expressed his condolences and shared reflections on Mr Gbeho’s contributions to the country, West Africa and the world.
Funeral details will be announced later.
GNA
Edited by Benjamin Mensah