Komla Dumor’s body to be flown home – Family

The family of ace broadcaster Komla Dumor, who died on Saturday, say his body would be brought to Ghana as soon as the necessary formalities have been completed.

They family however said they have been comforted by the expression of love shown them by sympathizers so far.

Below is the statement

Since the sad passing of our beloved Komla Dumor, we have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of sympathy, support and prayers from Ghana, Africa and the rest of the world. We are greatly comforted by these expressions of love and remain grateful.

Komla’s body will be brought to Ghana as soon as the necessary formalities have been completed, both in the UK and in Ghana. Once the family takes a decision on when the body will arrive, arrangements associated with receiving the body will be duly communicated.

There is a website – www.komla-dumor.com  – where information from the family will be available. Linked to the website is a Facebook page where tributes can be posted. A hotline has also been set up with the following phone number:  +233 (0)303932383.

Books of condolence are also open at the following locations:

• Family home in Accra – 9:00am to 6:00pm
• Joy FM – 24 hours
• International Press Centre – 9:00am to 4:00pm

Once again, we are grateful to all for the support and prayers.