President Nana Akufo-Addo has extended his condolences to the United Kingdom (U.K) Royal Family, following the death of its monarch, Queen Elizabeth II.

In a statement, the President acknowledged the Queen’s contributions to the transformation of the Commonwealth of Nations.

“As Head of the Commonwealth of Nations, she superintended over the dramatic transformation of the Union and steered it to pay greater attention to our shared values and better governance. She was the rock that kept the organisation sturdy and true to its positive beliefs.”

“We shall miss her inspiring presence, her calm, her steadiness, and, above all, her great love and belief in the higher purpose of the Commonwealth of Nations, and in its capacity to be a force for good in our world,” said the President.

He described the Queen as a “cherished and revered monarch” who will be sorely missed.

The President has directed that all official flags in the nation fly at half-mast for seven (7) days, as from tomorrow, Friday, 9th September, to mark her passing.

The Queen died at Balmoral, aged 96, after reigning for 70 years.

Her family gathered at her Scottish estate after concerns grew about her health earlier on Thursday, September 8, 2022.