RAWLINGS

The Rawlings Foundation And Family Mark Rawlings’ Fourth Anniversary
13 Nov

The Rawlings Foundation And Family Mark Rawlings’ Fourth Anniversary

Evans ManassehNews,
The Rawlings Foundation and the Rawlings Family have marked the fourth anniversary of the passing of former President Jerry John Rawlings. A joint statement issued by The Rawlings Foundation and the JJ Rawlings Family, said Tuesday, November 12, marks the fourth anniversary of the passing of President Rawlings. “We commemorate the fourth anniversary of the loss of the former President, who was a dedicated husband, father, uncle, grandfather and friend to millions in Ghana and across the world.” It said Flight Lieutenant Jerry John Rawlings was a warm soul who dedicated his whole life to people. It noted that he…
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Rawlings, Akufo-Addo Bond Was Stronger Because Of Respect – E.T Mensah
19 Nov

Rawlings, Akufo-Addo Bond Was Stronger Because Of Respect – E.T Mensah

Jackson Odom KpakpoNews,
Rawlings, Akufo-Addo Bond Was Stronger Because Of Respect – E.T Mensah   Former Minister of Youth and Sports and Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, E.T Mensah has said that the bond between Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and Jerry John Rawlings grew stronger because the President respected Rawlings. Before the death of Rawlings, he built a better bond with the NPP leader to the neglect of the party he formed, the NDC. Most people have questioned the friendship that existed between the two who belonged to different political divides. But speaking in an interview with Accra-based Adom FM monitored by MyNewsGh.com, E.T Mensah indicated that Jerry…
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Hypocrite Mahama Should Stop Calling Rawlings “Boss”- Chairman Wontumi
15 Nov

Hypocrite Mahama Should Stop Calling Rawlings “Boss”- Chairman Wontumi

Kakra NunuFeatured, News, ,
The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, Mr. Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, has sent a warning to Mr. John Mahama to stop referring to the late former President Jerrry Rawlings as his “boss”. The NPP Chairman in an interview with Wontumionline.com stated that Mr. Mahama never respected the late former President Rawlings when he was alive so it smacks of hypocrisy for him to start referring to him as boss at a time he is not among the living. In a tribute written by the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress shortly after Mr. Rawlings died, he wrote: Boss, It…
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Embrace Unity, Compassion And Maturity – Rawlings Congratulates Biden
08 Nov

Embrace Unity, Compassion And Maturity – Rawlings Congratulates Biden

Jackson Odom KpakpoNews,
Embrace Unity, Compassion And Maturity – Rawlings Congratulates Biden Former President Jerry John Rawlings has congratulated Joe Biden and Kamala Harris for their impressive victory as the President-Elect and Vice President-Elect respectively of the United States of America. According to Rawlings, the Biden-Harris leadership should embrace unity, compassion and maturity. He wrote on his Twitter timeline, “Congratulations to President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris. “The world is expectant as a new era of United States leadership dawns. We look forward to a leadership that embraces unity, compassion and maturity.” Joe Biden, according to CNN projections, has won the…
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Rawlings Condemns Bloodshed Amid Ongoing #EndSARS Protests
22 Oct

Rawlings Condemns Bloodshed Amid Ongoing #EndSARS Protests

Jackson Odom KpakpoNews,
Rawlings Condemns Bloodshed Amid Ongoing #EndSARS Protests Former President of Ghana, Jerry John Rawlings has condemned the ongoing brutalities in Nigeria following clashes between security forces and citizens over the infamous #EndSARS protests. In a tweet sent out by former president of Ghana on Wednesday October 21 2020, urged for all conscientious citizens of Africa to condemn the bloodshed and called on parties involved to act with integrity. "My heart goes out to #Nigeria and #Nigerians and I encourage all to move towards non-violent engagement. All conscientious citizens of Africa must condemn the bloodshed and call on all parties to act with…
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Rawlings Threatens To Protest In Parliament If……
03 Oct

Rawlings Threatens To Protest In Parliament If……

Jackson Odom KpakpoNews
Rawlings Threatens To Protest In Parliament If...... Former President Jerry John Rawlings has vowed to stage a protest if parliament fails to address the rising sea erosion in the coastal areas of Ghana. The former president says the phenomenon is destroying many properties. According to Rawlings, the rate at which people who live along the coast are losing their lands, properties, and life to the sea is very alarming. Speaking to the press when a Parliamentary delegation led by the Speaker Prof. Aaron Mike Oquaye visited him at his residence, the former president explained that the situation requires critical attention. “It’s happening bit…
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Kufour Reveals Why He Joined PNDC
14 Sep

Kufour Reveals Why He Joined PNDC

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Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has given a vivid account of how he served as a local government minister under Chairman Rawlings’ Provisional National Defence Council (PNDC). Narrating his story to Kwaku Sakyi-Addo on Asaase Radio’s ‘Sunday Night’ programme, the former President explained that after the December 31, 1981 coup by Jerry John Rawlings, he was at the time an MP and all MPs were asked to report to the nearest Police Station. He [Kufuor] after reporting to the Police Station found himself at the Ussher Fort Prisons for the second time; his first was after the 1972 coup that overthrew President Edward…
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Mills Had Impeccable Integrity – Rawlings Tells Leadership Of Atta-Mills Institute
09 Sep

Mills Had Impeccable Integrity – Rawlings Tells Leadership Of Atta-Mills Institute

Jackson Odom KpakpoNews
Mills Had Impeccable Integrity – Rawlings Tells Leadership Of Atta-Mills Institute   Former President Jerry John Rawlings has reiterated that late former President John Evans Atta-Mills was a man of impeccable integrity who lived by his solid principles and values throughout his personal and political life. President Rawlings made the comment while hosting the leadership of the Atta-Mills Institute (AMI) led by National Democratic Congress (NDC) stalwart Samuel Koku Anyidoho, who is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the institute. Accompanying the CEO was son of the late President Kofi Atta-Mills and Andy Kankam. Former President Rawlings paid…
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Political Pluralism affecting Ghana’s democratic development – Rawlings
07 Sep

Political Pluralism affecting Ghana’s democratic development – Rawlings

Jackson Odom KpakpoNews
Political Pluralism affecting Ghana’s democratic development – Rawlings Former President Jerry John Rawlings has lamented the negative impact of political pluralism on Ghana’s democratic development. He believes much can be achieved with the combined efforts of all in formulating attainable developmental policies. This was communicated in a speech read on his behalf by a member of the National Democratic Party, Nana Mensah Osei Bonsu during a congress organized by the party on Saturday, September 5, 2020 to acclaim Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings as its flagbearer. “Our political, economic, social and developmental challenges can be tackled if we combine our efforts…
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Rawlings To Speak @ NDP Congress
04 Sep

Rawlings To Speak @ NDP Congress

Jackson Odom KpakpoNews
Rawlings To Speak @ NDP Congress Former President Jerry John Rawlings is expected to deliver a solidarity message as a special guest at the upcoming congress of the National Democratic Party (NDP). The NDP will, today (September 4) acclaim former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings, as presidential candidate for the 2020 elections. A statement signed by the Party’s General Secretary, Alhaji Mohammed Frimpong, said the former First Lady was chosen out of three aspirants. This would be the first time Mr. Rawlings will deliver a message at the congress of the NDP which was formed in October 2012 by Nana Konadu…
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