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ABUJA, Nov. 12 (Xinhua) – Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari said Thursday that the entire African continent will greatly miss the “excellent qualities” of Jerry John Rawlings, the former president of Ghana who died Thursday in Accra at the 73 years.
“The passion, discipline and moral strength that the former Ghanaian leader used to reposition his country for many years continue to resonate across the continent and beyond,” Buhari said in a statement.
The Nigerian president said the former Ghanaian leader will always be remembered for playing a unique role in strengthening political institutions in his country and Africa, stimulating the economy for sustainable growth and vociferously defending the African cause by urging many leaders to work. towards interdependence on the global stage, especially in areas of competitive advantage.
“The ideas that 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,” Buhari added.
Ghana on Thursday declared seven days of national mourning starting Friday and ordered all of the country’s flags to fly at half mast in honor of the former president who died after a brief illness. Final product
