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Moments after the announcement of the death of former President Jerry John Rawlings, Ghanaians have been in shock.
The sad event happened at Korle-Bu University Hospital on Thursday after battling the novel coronavirus at age 73.
The founder of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) was last seen in public on October 19, during the final funeral rites that led to the burial of his mother, Victoria Agbotui.
Personalities in Ghana and abroad are expressing their condolences as they share their best memories of the respected statesman through social media.
Hé was not only the leader of the baddest gang in Ghana, he was also a blood donor 😍. I celebrate the passing of a man of absolute charisma! RIP FL Jerry John Rawlings 🕊 ❤️. pic.twitter.com/Fbp8FTMB9f
– PRESIDENT (@iam_presider) November 12, 2020
On behalf of the government and people of the Republic of Liberia, and on my own behalf, I wish to convey my deepest and deepest condolences to the government and people of Ghana, the Rawlings family and all of Africa on the death of a great statesman. Former president….. pic.twitter.com/HoGxb1owRP
– George Weah (@GeorgeWeahOff) November 12, 2020
Ghana and Africa have just lost former President JJ Rawlings, yet his sense of humor will never be forgotten.
This is really a black Thursday. 😢😭
RIP Mr. Rest in power Pope J. pic.twitter.com/jC6kOhgYKL– Nana Adu Gaucho (@ GauchoSports1) November 12, 2020
RIP Jerry Rawlings🙏🙏🙏
– Davido (@davido) November 12, 2020
Jerry John Rawlings was my good friend. A revolutionary and a great man. I remember I used to visit him and his dear wife at their home in Ghana. We will miss him very much. My condolences to all of Ghana and all the loved ones that she left behind. May his soul rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/lO12EPpzDw
– Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) November 12, 2020
He has served God and the country as a staunch charismatic leader. RIP former president JJ RAWLINGS 🇬🇭🇬🇭 pic.twitter.com/HrXYCNoxaC
– G iovani (@GiovaniCaleb) November 12, 2020
Reading news from former President Rawlings.
The moment of reflections on this imposing figure of Ghanaian life will follow. For now, all my thoughts are with his family and loved ones.
May he rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/KORpkzRFpJ
– Iain Walker 🇬🇧🇬🇭🇹🇬🇧🇯🇧🇫🚲 (@walkeriain) November 12, 2020
These words are heavy on the part of President Rawlings. Ghana has lost a true leader.
Rest in power Papa Jay pic.twitter.com/1O72ke0Od4
– KOJO Prempeh (@kojoprempeh_) November 12, 2020
One thing is for sure, history will never forget Jerry John Rawlings.
– miss forson (@lydiaforson) November 12, 2020
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