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Valerie Sackey: Speech writer of late JJ Rawlings dies aged 88
Valerie Anne Sackey, the speech writer of Ghana’s former president Jerry John Rawlings has passed away, the Rawlings Foundation announced on Tuesday.
She died on...
Remembering June 4, 1979 revolution, 44 years on
On June 4, 1979, 44 years ago, a group of young military men led by Flt Lt Jerry John Rawlings, compelled by the difficult...
Jerry John Rawlings – In remembrance two years on
Two years ago – on this day 12 November 2020 – our nation was greeted with the shocking and unforgettable news of the passing...
Laurent Gbagbo: JJ Rawlings was real
The former Ivorian President, Laurent Gbagbo has expressed his regrets that he did not have the opportunity to extend his gratitude to his friend...
Let’s write our own history – Nana Konadu to Africans
The former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings has urged Africans to take charge of their own history and to ensure the lessons and inspirations...
Harruna Attah writes: In fairness to Rawlings…
We were related, very close at that, through marriage. He, to one of my wife’s senior sisters, and I, through one of his wife’s...
Remembering JJ Rawlings on his 74th birthday
Today Tuesday June 22, 2021 marks the 74th birthday of Flt Lt Jerry John Rawlings, who passed away on Thursday November 12, 2020 after...
Full activities for Rawlings’ final funeral rites out
Activities marking the final funeral rites of former President Jerry John Rawlings, who passed away on Thursday November 12, 2020, will commence on Friday...
Mahama replaces Rawlings at 31st Dec. anniversary celebrations
Former president John Mahama will be the guest of honour at the 39th anniversary of the 31st December Revolution anniversary in Accra.
The late Jerry...
Rawlings: A few words of farewell
Prologue
The commentary below is taken from my book “Awhene Pa Nkasa. Standing with JDM”. Published on August 28 this year, less than three months...
