The family of Sidya Touré, the former Prime Minister of Guinea who passed away on September 25 in Paris at the age of 81, has made a decision regarding his burial site. Contrary to speculations that his body would be repatriated to Guinea for burial, the family has chosen to have him laid to rest in Côte d'Ivoire, where he had been living for several years. This information was confirmed by Tidiane Conté, a high-ranking official of the dissolved Union of Republican Forces (UFR) party.
Tidiane Conté stated that the family has decided that Sidya Touré will be buried in Côte d'Ivoire, putting an end to the uncertainties surrounding his burial site. Since the announcement of his death, there had been questions about whether his body would be brought back to Conakry for a Guinean funeral. The decision to bury him in Côte d'Ivoire was made by his family, and Conté emphasized that this choice is final.
Makissa Kalissa, another close associate of Sidya Touré, corroborated the information, stating that the decision to bury him in Côte d'Ivoire was a family matter. According to Kalissa, the family made the decision because "the body belongs to the family." This highlights the family's autonomy in making decisions regarding their loved one's burial.
Fodé Baldé, another person close to Sidya Touré, also confirmed that the family has chosen Abidjan as the burial site. While the exact date of the burial has not been announced, it is expected that the family will make further arrangements and communicate the details of the funeral in due course.
Sidya Touré served as Prime Minister of Guinea and was a prominent figure in the country's politics. His passing has been mourned by many, and the decision on his burial site was eagerly awaited by his acquaintances and the general public. The fact that he will be buried in Côte d'Ivoire, where he had been residing, seems to be a preferred choice for his family.
The decision to bury Sidya Touré in Côte d'Ivoire may come as a relief to his family, who must have been going through a difficult time following his passing. As the news of his burial site spreads, tributes and condolences are expected to pour in from friends, colleagues, and admirers across the region.
As the burial arrangements are finalized, the people of Guinea and Côte d'Ivoire are paying their respects to Sidya Touré, a distinguished statesman who left an indelible mark on the region's politics. The family has requested respect for their wishes regarding the burial, and it is expected that the funeral will be conducted with dignity and respect.
Key points
- The family of Sidya Touré has decided to bury him in Côte d'Ivoire.
- The decision was made by the family, and the burial site is in the country where Sidya Touré had been living for several years.
- The exact date of the burial has not been announced, but further arrangements are expected to be communicated by the family.
