secretary general of the united nations kofi annan who died last month. mr annan's body has been lying in state to allow people to pay their respects. world leaders, past and present, and royalty too, are expected to attend his state burial on thursday. the bbc‘s thomas naadi reports. filing past the body of the former un secretary—general, kofi annan, they have come from the length and breadth of the country to catch a glimpse of the great man, and honour him one last time. most of the people paying their last respects today may not have had the opportunity of meeting the former un secretary—general but it's when he promoted peace across the world, has influenced and inspired some of them. the public was hoping to seek kofi annan but the family decided that the coffin would remain closed. for the people of this country, it is time to reflect on the great works of the former un chief. kofi