African Leaders Mourn The Death Of Ghana’s Former President Jerry Rawlings

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Jerry John Rawlings, a former president of Ghana, died Thursday of alleged complications from COVID-19 at age 73. The leaders of Ghana and Africa immediately began to pay tribute to the Flight Lieutenant, remembering him for Bond and his great leadership skills. Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, in his message of condolence to the government and people of Ghana, said that the entire African continent "will greatly miss the excellent qualities of the great leader." According to him, the passion, discipline and moral strength that the former leader of Ghana used to reposition his country for many years will continue to reverberate across the continent and beyond. The President highlighted the unique role that the former president played in strengthening political institutions in his country and Africa, stimulating the economy for sustainable growth and championing the African cause by urging many leaders to work towards interdependence on the world stage. , especially in areas of competitive advantage. .

Buhari said the ideas Rawlings espoused, particularly for development in Africa, and his sacrifices in working in various countries as an envoy for peace and democracy will always be remembered. Furthermore, the former president of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, expressed his regret for the people of Ghana. Obasanjo, in a letter addressed to President Nana Akufo-Ado, a copy of which was made available to journalists through her special media assistant, Kehinde Akinyemi, in Abeokuta, praised the late leader.

He said Rawlings “was passionate about peace, security and leadership issues in Africa.” According to Obasanjo, Rawlings will be missed for his exemplary leadership across Africa but particularly for his contribution to nation-building in Ghana where he served, first as the military Head of State of the country from 1981 to 1992 and later as a democratically-elected President from 1992-2001.

“Like many of his contemporaries too, former President Rawlings provided the much-needed leadership and direction which impacted positively on the social stability and democratic progress recorded thus far in Ghana. A quintessential patriot and courageous leader, he will be remembered for his critical role in the evolvement of modern democratic Ghana,” Obasanjo stated.

 Atiku Abubakar, described Rawlings as an African giant. “His tenure as leader of Ghana remains emblematic with the restoration of that country. Even after office, he stood tall for African unity and renaissance,” he tweeted.

 Bukola Saraki, also conveyed his condolences. He tweeted that he had extended his condolences to the President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo.

Rawlings’ legacy is controversial and he divided opinion domestically and in the wider world. His detractors accused him of torture and corruption; but to his supporters, he brought order, security and prosperity to Ghana.

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