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Mahama Pens Tribute To Mark Third Anniversary Of JJ Rawlings’ Death
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Mahama Pens Tribute To Mark Third Anniversary Of JJ Rawlings’ Death

by  Delali Adogla-Bessa 2 min read
  • Former President John Mahama has paid tribute to Jerry John Rawlings on the third anniversary of his death
  • Rawlings died on Thursday, November 12, 2020, after reportedly suffering complications from COVID-19
  • Rawlings was a former Ghanaian military leader who ruled Ghana from 1981 to 1992 before transitioning to democratic rule

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Former President John Mahama has paid tribute to late National Democratic Congress Founder Jerry John Rawlings on the third anniversary of his passing.

In his message, Mahama lauded Rawlings for his contributions to Ghana’s current democracy.

Mahama and Rawlings
Mahama and Rawlings share a laugh. Source: Twitter/@JDMahama
Source: Twitter
“Another opportunity to reminisce on the impactful life and times of a great leader, HE Jerry John Rawlings, the charismatic Founder of the people-centred National Democratic Congress and former President of the Republic of Ghana.”
“Today, we honour, with gratitude and reverence, the memory of a man who ushered us into an enduring and stable 4th Republic. May his soul continue to rest in peace.”

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Rawlings died on Thursday, November 12, 2020, after reportedly suffering complications from COVID-19.

He died less than a month after burying his mother.

He left behind his wife, Nana Konadu Agyeman, and four children - Zanetor Rawlings, Yaa Asantewaa Rawlings, Amina Rawlings, and Kimathi Rawlings.

He was a former Ghanaian military leader who ruled Ghana from 1981 to 1992 as Head of State.

He was then democratically elected President of Ghana in 1992 and served till 2000, after ruling as a military leader from December 31, 1981.

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The legislator said some of the executives within the party disliked her and were working against her.

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Agyeman-Rawlings said she has never benefited from any preferential treatment despite being the party’s founder’s daughter.

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Source: YEN.com.gh

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Delali Adogla-Bessa (Current Affairs Editor) Delali Adogla-Bessa is a Current Affairs Editor with YEN.com.gh. Delali previously worked as a freelance journalist in Ghana and has over seven years of experience in media, primarily with Citi FM, Equal Times, Ubuntu Times. Delali also volunteers with the Ghana Institute of Language Literacy and Bible Translation, where he documents efforts to preserve local languages. He graduated from the University of Ghana in 2014 with a BA in Information Studies. Email: delali.adogla-bessa@yen.com.gh.

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