General News of Wednesday, 10 June 2020Source: www.ghanaweb.comFamily of George Floyd praise Akufo-Addo, Ghana for memorial to honour himplay videoA photo of the late George FloydPresident Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has earned the appreciation of the family of George Floyd, the Black-American who was killed by police officers who were arresting him for allegedly using a fake $20 bill to purchase cigarette from a store in Minneapolis. “The family of George Floyd will like to acknowledge the message of solidarity resolution and virtual tribute from His Excellency Nana Akufo-Addo, the President of Ghana. “They are grateful that the country of Ghana stands with the Floyd family and the struggle of all families to change the status quo of racism and prejudice. Mr Floyd who could be heard in a video of the arrest that has since gone viral saying he couldn’t breathe subsequently lost his life. Du Bois Memorial Centre for Pan-African Culture in honour of Mr Floyd.

Source: GhanaWeb June 10, 2020 09:33 UTC