Scenes from the final funeral rites of the late Lt. Gen. Arnold Quainoo

Ghana bids farewell to one of its most distinguished military figures, Lieutenant General Arnold Quainoo, as his final funeral rites take place today, Friday, February 7, at the Military Cemetery.

Lt. Gen. Quainoo, who passed away on December 2, 2024, at the age of 85, played a crucial role in Ghana’s military history, contributing significantly to both national and regional stability.

The solemn ceremony has drawn a host of dignitaries, including President John Dramani Mahama, key figures from the National Democratic Congress (NDC), the Rawlings family, ministers of state, and other high-profile personalities.

The event is marked by military honours, emotional tributes, and a gathering of top officials paying their last respects to the decorated soldier.

Here are some scenes from the final farewell as sighted by Mynewsgh.com.

???????? WATCH: President Mahama arrives to pay his final respects to the late Lt. Gen. Arnold Quainoo at St. Catherine Catholic Church, Burma Camp.

For more, visit #GhanaWeekend on YouTube! https://t.co/HacPzbBFsY#CitiNewsroom #GhanaWeekend pic.twitter.com/DO9MOMlp4I— CITI FM 97.3 (@Citi973) February 7, 2025

???????? WATCH: Minister of Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, arrives at the funeral of the late Lt. Gen. Arnold Quainoo.

For more, visit #GhanaWeekend on YouTube! https://t.co/HacPzbBFsY#CitiNewsroom #GhanaWeekend pic.twitter.com/QMLzfmZyTD— CITI FM 97.3 (@Citi973) February 7, 2025

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