Komla Dumor’s body to be flown home

The family of the late Komla Dumor, has announced that the body of the ace broadcaster would be flown home as soon as the necessary formalities are completed in both the United Kingdom and Ghana.

A statement issued by the family on Monday said, arrangements associated with receiving the body would be duly communicated, once a decision is taken on when the body would arrive.

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

It said there is a website - www.komla-dumor.com - where information from the family would be available, and a link 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 and books of condolence are also opened at the locations such as Family home in Accra – 0900 to 1800, Joy FM – 24 hours and International Press Centre – 0900 to 1600,” it said.

Dumor died on Saturday, January 18, in London after a short illness.

Until his sudden demise, Dumor was the presenter of the Focus on Africa programme on BBC.

He was also the host of the Super Morning Show on Joy FM in Accra until 2006 when he left to the BBC.

A tribute by Mr Kweku Awortwi, Chairman of the Multi Media Group Limited, expressed shock over the death of Dumor.

“Komla was our shining star, and we were so proud that Multimedia and Joy FM nurtured him and prepared him for the great things he subsequently went on to do at the BBC and we will miss him terribly,” he said.

Mr Emile Short, former head of the Commission for Human Rights and Administrative Justice, said in his tribute that Komla had a pleasant disposition and a keen dedication to his work.

“He was a professional and he set the bar for radio and TV presentation very high and his unparalleled commitment to fighting corruption won me over to be a keen listener of the Super Morning Show,” he said.

He said Komla was a reliable partner in fighting corruption, and challenged all, both public and private employees to take their work more seriously so that they can leave a legacy evidenced from the tributes coming from all over the world.