Former Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama added his name to a book of condolences for the late Queen Elizabeth II that was unveiled at the British High Commission in Accra.

On September 19, Mahama paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, who ruled for seven decades, in a tweet.

He praised her for being a great woman who promoted harmony and had a sense of humor and clarity.

Mahama recounted when he and his wife, Lordina, met the British monarch in Buckingham Palace in 2014. He indicated that an encounter with her leaves one struck by her “dignity and grace”.

“An era has come to an end. The world salutes a very great woman. She was the commonwealth; such a diplomat, who took it upon herself to bring diverse nations together. Her visits to Ghana in 1961 and 1999 are perfect examples. Fare thee well, Queen Elizabeth

“I recall my visit to the Buckingham Palace in 2014 with my wife, Lordina, and our interaction. One is struck by her dignity and grace. She had a good sense of humour and clarity of thought. Fare thee well, Queen Elizabeth,” Mahama tweeted.

An era has come to an end. The world salutes a very great woman. She was the commonwealth; such a diplomat, who took it upon herself to bring diverse nations together. Her visits to Ghana in 1961 and 1999 are perfect examples.

Fare thee well, Queen Elizabeth.

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— John Dramani Mahama (@JDMahama) September 19, 2022

Queen Elizabeth II passed away on September 8, 2022 at the age of 96 and has since been succeeded by King Charles III.

World leaders are attending the funeral ceremony which takes place today in London.