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Former President, Jerry John Rawlings.
The family of former President Jerry John Rawlings is calling on Chiefs Anlo to forgive the delay in informing them of the death of the former head of state.
The death of Mr. Rawlings, who is a chief and a native of Dzelukope in Anloland, on November 12, 2020, first broke out on social media, was broadcast on traditional media and was subsequently announced by the President of the Republic , Nana Akufo-Addo. the same day.
The grieving family visiting to officially inform the Anlo Traditional Council of the statesman’s death apologized to the Council for the lapses in communicating the news of his death according to ancient customs.
Former Member of Parliament, Mr. Victor Gbeho, who spoke on behalf of the delegation, which included Mr. Joshua Agbotui, Mr. Bill Ashiagbor, Dr. Zanetor Rawlings and Mr. Kimathi Rawlings said that what happened did not it was deliberate.
According to him, the family has no intention of disrespecting the customs and traditions of the people.
“About three weeks ago, the nation supported us in sending Mr. Rawlings’s mother, Mrs. Victoria Agbotui, to his ancestors. Later, we plan to thank the State of Anlo first and then the entire nation for their roles. But today we are here with heavy hearts.
“We know the customs and traditions of our people, but they are the times and the seasons in which we are.
“It’s a shame you had to find out about the passing of your son, Jerry John Rawlings, the way you did. We were unable to communicate the great tree fall to Torgbuiwo and Mamawo early because even before we could organize ourselves to do something, the news was already out.
“We are now here, as required by customs, to respectfully inform you that former President Rawlings is no longer here and also to invite you to deliberations on his final funeral rites,” he said.
Awadada of Anlo, Torgbui Agbesi Awusu II, who received the family on behalf of Awoamefia of Anlo, Torgbui Sri III, accepted the statement and said that the death of Mr. Rawlings was a loss to the family, State of Anlo, Region of Volta, Ghana, and the world.
He assured that the Council would be in contact with other interest groups, including the family, the state and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) that he founded to give a proper burial to the son of the land and chief, Torgbui Nutifafafiaga I.
