News:
August 7, 2012
Mr. Kofi Totobi Quakyi, the Chairman of the Funeral Committee responsible for the burial of the late President Evans Atta Mills has denied rumors making rounds that a whopping GHs 30 million has been budgeted for the burial of the ex- President.
He described the report as figment of someone’s imagination which is intended to create controversy where there is none.
There have been media reports that government has so far collected GHs10 million out of the said amount from the Accountant Generals Department to fund the funeral.
Addressing the press in Accra on Tuesday afternoon, Mr. Totobi Quakyi stated that the committee may not need much money from the state as the donation coming in from companies and other public spirited individuals may be sufficient to pay for the funeral expenses, adding that the committee will be transparent and accountable to Ghanaians and state how much has gone into the funeral.
He also took the opportunity to refute another media report that the casket to contain the mortal remains of the late president Mills cost a whopping $75,000.00.
He said after a careful search on the internet he is yet to come across any casket that cost so much.
“In any case President Mills we know will turn in the grave if you make mortal mistake of spending that amount of money to bury him, he will resurrect the next day and tell us his piece of mind” he said.
Mr. Totobi Quakyi also noted that no cameras and mobile phones will be allowed to take pictures in the banquet hall where ex-President Mills will be laid for public viewing on Wednesday.
Kwadwo Anim/GhanaMps.gov.gh