The Ghana Education Service’s (GES) Greater Accra Regional Directorate has rescinded its decision to close down schools in the area on Thursday, October 26, and Friday, October 27, 2023, for the late Ga Manye Naa Dede Omardru III’s funeral.
This follows the review of the closure of stores, offices, and educational institutions from Thursday through Saturday for the funeral ceremonies of the deceased Ga Manye Naa Dede Omardru III.
The plan to close stores, workplaces, and schools on Tuesday was changed, limiting the closure to just Saturdays.
This means the funeral will not affect school activities.
“from the Funeral Planning Committee of the late Naa Dedei Omaedru III, the Ga Manye, the new date for the closure of schools, shops and offices in and around Ga Mashie Traditional Area is Saturday 28th October, 2023. In view, of that, no school in the Greater Accra Region will be closed down on Thursday 26th and Friday 27th October, 2023.
“Please note and bring this notice to the attention of all Heads and teachers in your Metro/Municipal/District Education Directorate. I am counting on your cooperation,” GES said ina statement.
Ga Manye, Naa Dedei Omaedru III died in December 2022.
A book of condolences was signed and opened by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on June 19, 2023.
