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The late Flt. Lt. Jerry John Rawlings has finally been laid to rest after a state funeral at the Black Star Square in Accra.
John Rawlings died at the Korle Bu Teaching hospital after a short illness on November 12, 2020. He was 73 years old.
AllNews Nigeria reports the internment of the founder of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) came off after a 3-day state funeral which commenced on Sunday evening.
John Rawlings was survived by Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings and four children.
“It was no secret that the relationship that existed between the two of us, right from the heady days of 1979, through to my brief period in exile, his assumption of office as the 1st President of the 4th Republic, the historic Kume Preko demonstrations, my period as Attorney General and Minister for Foreign Affairs in the Kufuor administration, to my being elected 2008 NPP presidential candidate, was one of open animosity. We did not see eye to eye.
“However, with time, things changed. We came to see value in each other, and understood, to a very large degree, our respective perspectives. One thing we had in common was our mutual commitment to public service. From my entry into office, right up to the day he was called by his Maker, he remained a good friend and a repository of sound advice. I knew that, in moments of difficulty in my presidency, I could count on his considerable wealth of experience and knowledge. On those occasions, he came through for me,” President Akufo-Addo
"You were a larger-than-life personality. You were a man of intense passion, courage, conviction, and fortitude with an incredible capacity to communicate your emotions and perspectives and to inspire action in individuals, institutions, and nations.
"I recognise your strong personal code – a mixture of “old-time” traditional, Catholic, and military values. I know that at the centre of this was a deep sense of solidarity with the downtrodden and of outrage against the “down-pressors” of the world. You believed in the dignity of labour and in simple living and in leadership by example. You loved Ghana deeply – her peoples, her cultures, and her physical beauty.
"You may not have expressed your views in classical/ideological “anti-imperialist” or “Pan-Africanist” terms, but there was never any doubt about your love for all of Africa". Goosie’ Obuadum Tanoh
"You may be gone but your memory will continue to inspire countless generations of Ghanaians to challenge the status quo and use their non-conformism to spur societal progress.
"You were and remain the soldier of a lifelong and restless quest for freedom and justice. Flt Lt L. Rawlings, Chairman of the AFRC. Chairman of the PNDC, leader of the revolution, 1′ President of the 4th Republic of Ghana, rest in eternal peace." Mahama
"You were courageous and endearing in every way. You were a warrior...You were always a man of the people. You always wanted us to learn discipline, self-defence, and have a sense of community.
"You had a sense of humour and liked to make fun of people. You taught us to stand up for those who could not even if it meant standing alone." Dr. Zanetor Agyeman Rawlings (Daughter)
"Jerry, I know God created us for each other, and today we make a formidable team, notwithstanding the ups and downs of life. We believe in each other and in our dream of making Ghana a country we could all be proud of," she stated.
According to her, "To me, you were and will always be Jerry, my love, my life partner, my friend, you worked for Ghana… I say farewell." Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings ((Wife, Former First Lady)
Selflessness, Positivity and Purpose-driven were but some of your attributes. You came, led and left but your legacies and inspiration still liveth.
— KIM GENESIS (@KimGenesis_) January 27, 2021
You're the man!
Rest in Power Chairman Rawlings.#RIPRAWLINGS pic.twitter.com/y6mA2xeySk
You are an icon and a hero worth emulating! Your passion and heart for our beloved motherland would forever be inscribed on our hearts. May the Spirit of Patriotism be restored in our nation. Rest Well Father and Soldier?#rebuildingcreatives#Rawlings
— Afreeqarts (@afreeqarts) January 27, 2021
Credit: Jubilee House pic.twitter.com/I58rd1IDBy
I remembered my first political rally of NDC in Tamale in 1992 the crowd was thick. I went to my hometown to convince my late mother and father why they must vote for JUNIOR JESUS.
— SD Nobles (@akpenequame) January 27, 2021
Papa J and NDC from 2009 till date is another story.
The history must be well told.
Death reminds us of the frailty of human life, but our works while here on earth, make us live forever in the sands of time.
— Maa Lydia (@Lydiasalhassan) January 27, 2021
Commiserations to the family and loved ones of the late President Flt. Lt Jerry John Rawlings.
His legacy lives on.
May He Rest In Perfect Peace. pic.twitter.com/jJoliIxclg
I joined the leadership of Parliament and colleague Parliamentarians today to file past the mortal remains of Former President Rawlings at the Accra International Conference Centre.
— John-Peter Amewu (@johnpeter_amewu) January 26, 2021
May the Lord Rest his soul.#RawlingsGoesHome pic.twitter.com/YjbNzOaSyT
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