Today, Sept 21st, International Peace Day was so fitting for the wonderful and dignified Tribute to HE Kofi Annan held by the UN General Assembly in New York.
President of the General Assembly, HE Maria Fernanda Espinosa of Ecuador, UNSG Gutteres, former Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon, HE Mary Robinson, former staff member and dear friend Iqbal Riza and beloved wife and son Nane and Kojo Annan, among others, gave beautiful tributes.
Kofi Annan was remembered as an iconic African, a proud son of Ghana, a global citizen, a quintessential diplomat, and a man with a self-deprecating sense of humour. I am glad his favourite Morgan Freeman lookalike joke was told and got everyone laughing again. Kofi Annan withstood so much and gave so much to the world. He will be forever remembered.
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