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Ghanaians angry that they were not allowed to view Kofi Annan’s body

Kofi Annan (left) when he led the peace talks that saved Kenya from plunging into a civil war after the disputed 2007 elections. [File, Standard]

As the world prepares to give former United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan a final send off on Thursday 13, September, Ghanaians are very unhappy that their son will be laid to rest before they see him.

Annan who died aged 80, will be buried in a State burial attended by heads of state, UN officials and diplomats.

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