government officials converged at the Kotoka International Airport where
the mortal remains of the late Komla Dumor arrived in Ghana, Monday.
The iconic broadcaster with the BBC suddenly died at his London
residence on January 18, 2014 leaving his family and friends in Ghana,
as well as his admirers across the globe in a state of shock.
According to Myjoyonline.com's David Andoh the body arrived aboard a British Airways flight few minutes after 8:00 pm.
The body is yet to be taken from the cargo as mourners solemnly look on.
There is a display of tradition as performers drum and dance.
Rituals will be performed at the airport to receive the body after which
the mortal remains will likely
Hundreds of sympathisers including family members and be taken to the Lashibi residence, Joy
News' reporter Stephen Anti reported.
A delegation of chiefs from Aflao led by Togbui Fiti Amenya is also
present at the airport to witness the solemn return of their son whose
career in journalism has inspired millions of youth across the globe.
Komla until his death was a Youth Development Chief in Aflao.
Fifi Kwetey, Minister of State at the Presidency in charge of Financial
and Allied Institutions and the MP for Ketu South is also present at the
airport.
Rites
The body of the late Komla Dumor has now been handed over to the royal
guards of the Aflao traditional area with the traditional leaders
performing the necessary traditional rites.
Wife of Komla, Kwansima Dumor, and the siblings of the iconic
broadcaster as well as the father, Professor Ernest Dumor all look on.
Right after the ritual performance the Catholic Priest also said the
Christian prayers after which the body was handed to the undertakers to
take charge of subsequent funeral proceedings
