President of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo with his vice, Dr Bawumia
President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, and his Vice, Dr Mahamadu Bawumia have called off their political campaign following the demise of the late Jerry John Rawlings.
According to President Akufo-Addo, the decision is to honour the memory of the longest-serving president who passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020.
In a press release copied to GhanaWeb, he indicated that “In honour of the memory of former President Rawlings, the vice president and I have suspended our political campaigns for the same period."
He further extended his condolences to the Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, his children, and the family.
“I convey the deep sympathies of government and the people of Ghana to his wife and the former first lady, Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, the children and family of the late president in these difficult times".
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has also instructed that all national flags fly at half-mast for the next seven days.
Read below the President’s full statement announcing the death of Ex-President Rawlings:
- June 4th: Rawlings’ values remain very relevant and timeless - Donald Agumenu
- Once upon a time on June 4, 2020; A conversation every youth must have
- June 4 should not be celebrated in Ghana – Effah Dartey
- Atta-Mills Institute to honour Rawlings on June 4 - Koku Anyidoho
- I’II speak in the voice of Rawlings on June 4 - Koku Anyidoho
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