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LIVE UPDATES: State Funeral for Jerry John Rawlings

A State Funeral for Former President Flt. Lt. Jerry John Rawlings (Rtd.) is underway at Independence Square, Accra.

The first president of the 4th Republic died on Thursday, November 12, 2020, at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra after a short illness.

He was 73.

The funeral is expected to be attended by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and his Vice, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia; Former President John Mahama; Speaker and Former Speakers of Parliament; Members of Parliament; Chief Justice; Former Chief Justices; Justices of the Supreme Court; Former Chairman and Former Members of the Council of States; Former Ministers of State; Members of the Diplomatic Corps; Organised Groups and Traditional/Customary Rites.

Also expected to be present is Former President John Agyekum Kufuor who although had a frosty relationship with Mr. Rawlings due to political differences, showed up in a wheelchair yesterday when the body was laid in state to pay his last respect to his predecessor.

Mr. Rawlings will be laid to rest today, Wednesday, January 27, 2021, after this occasion.

 

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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