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I was nearly buried alive after handing over power to Limann – Rawlings

Former President Jerry John Rawlings has revealed what he describes as several attempts on his life after he handed over power to former President Hilla Limann in 1979. According to the former president, the attempts became so intense that he was persuaded to leave Ghana but he refused to do …

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Rawlings mobbed at funeral of Peter Amewu’s sister

Former President Jerry John Rawlings received a tumultuous welcome at Hohoe on Saturday when he visited to mourn with Energy Minister, John Peter Amewu who was bidding his late sister farewell. Security officials present at the event had a hectic restraining the excited crowd who wanted to catch a glimpse …

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NDC begs Rawlings over ‘controversial’ book

Top members of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) are pleading with their party’s founder, Jerry John Rawlings, not to launch a ‘controversial’ book he has authored.’ The controversial book dubbed: ‘The Triumph of Evil’ is said to have the potential of making mind-blowing discoveries about how the NDC struggled …

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Rawlings congratulates Mamfe Girls robotics team

Former President Jerry John Rawlings has congratulated students of the Methodist Girls High School at Mamfe, Akwapim for winning the 2019 edition of the World Robofest competition held in Michigan, United States. Team ACRO-BOT from the Mamfe High School came first beating opposition from the United States, Mexico, China, Hong …

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Rawlings surprises street father; donates cash to cater for daughter’s graduation

Former President Jerry John Rawlings on Friday brought joy to Emmanuel Ofoe, a physically-challenged street beggar when he donated an undisclosed sum to him to cater for his daughter’s graduation as a hairdresser. Emmanuel who rides in a rickety custom-made wheelchair with a CD number plate at the Kawukudi junction …

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Rawlings urges Burkinabe to work towards Sankara’s ideals

Former President Jerry John Rawlings has commended President Roch Marc Christian Kabore of Burkina Faso for supporting the quest to create a lasting memorial for late Burkinabe leader, Captain Thomas Sankara. The former President also called on the people of Burkina Faso not to allow the pain of the tragic …

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Congratulations BUT this win is just first step – Rawlings to Mahama

Former President Flt. Lt. Jerry John Rawlings has extended compliments to Former President John Dramani Mahama over his win in the just ended NDC primaries . Mr. Mahama polled 213,487 votes representing 95.23 % on Saturday to emerge victor against 6 other contenders in the flagbearership race. In a post …

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