GHANA: Jerry Rawlings Laid To Rest |SEE DETAILS
Faith Ukanwa
Jan 28, 2021
A former Ghana President Jerry John Rawlings has been buried with full military honors on Wednesday January 27, 2021 after a state funeral attended by representatives of world leaders in Accra.
READ ALSO: How Gunmen Attacked Traditional Ruler's Palace, Wrecked Havoc In Imo
Rawlings, who died in November 2020 aged 73, held power for two decades in Ghana, first as a military ruler and later as an elected president.
READ ALSO: First Womb Transplant Successfully Carried Out In UK | READ DETAILS
He was buried in a coffin draped in Ghana's national colors; red, yellow, green and black, with an officer's cap placed at the head of the closed coffin with a glittering gold-plated sword.
READ ALSO: Ofuji Ndị Igbo Sets 2026 Agenda, Promises Greater Community Engagement
Rawlings, a former air force pilot, was given a guard of honor at Independence Square, a symbol of Ghana's victory over colonial Britain in the nation's capital Accra.
READ ALSO: BREAKING (2023): Peter Obi Unveils Datti Baba As Running Mate | READ PROFILE
Earlier this week, there was a two days national mourning for the deceased former president , where his coffin was laid in the state for Ghanaians to pay their final respects
In a tribute his widow Nana Konadu Agyemang wrote; "You took pride in your fatherly duties... you're passionate and open-hearted."
READ ALSO: How Court Thwarted Effort to Remove Damagum | READ DETAILS
"Your gift of sharing knew no bounds. You never hesitated to help in the passing of laws to protect the vulnerable in society. Jerry, I know that God created us for each other. You did your best and I played my part,ÔÇØ she said, breaking down in tears as her daughter Princess Amina read out her tribute.
READ ALSO: "Ikwuano Locked Down For Alex OttiÔÇØ - Monday Ubani SAN Sends Strong Message To Opposition
Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo described Rawlings as a "charismatic and fearless leader.ÔÇØ
READ ALSO: Mother's Day: Abia Government Liaison Officer Honours Women, Says Mothers Shape Future Leaders
Jerry Rawlings was buried at a military cemetery in Accra after a three-hour ceremony of tributes, prayers, cultural displays and songs.
Related Stories
Bloodbath At Wedding: Bandits Kill 13, Abduct Many In Midnight Attack In Kaduna Community
"Ikwuano Locked Down For Alex OttiÔÇØ - Monday Ubani SAN Sends Strong Message To Opposition
Mother's Day: Abia Government Liaison Officer Honours Women, Says Mothers Shape Future Leaders
Why ICPC Is Prosecuting Mike Ozekhome Over a London Property Deal That Has Shaken Nigeria's Legal Circle | READ DETAILS
Ofuji Ndị Igbo Sets 2026 Agenda, Promises Greater Community Engagement
How a Catholic Priest Slumped and Died While Delivering Homily in Delta Church
""
— Faith Ukanwa