It was with heavy hearts and pensive mood when we received the ever shocking news of the sudden demise of H.E Flt. Lt. Jerry John Rawlings.
Until his transition, President Rawlings was the Chairman of the Armed Forces Revolutionary Council (AFRC), became Chairman of the Provisional National Defence Council (PNDC) in 1981, founded the National Democratic Congress (NDC), and was the first President of the Fourth Republic of Ghana.
He goes down in memory as someone who fought endlessly for social justice and the principles of probity and accountability. As a Pan-Africanist who believed in the African project of reuniting and liberating the continent from the shackles of imperialism and oppression, he stood and fought for those principles to the latter.
All of us at the Democratic Forum, a non profit institution that's focused on championing the cause of quality but affordable education, youth development and good healthcare delivery, sends our most heartfelt condolences to the former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings, the immediate family, former workers, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), the good people of Ghana and the entire world.
Indeed, we shall never forget his immense contributions to the cause of Ghana, Africa, and the World. His words and actions should be immortalized.
Ghana has lost a hero!
Rest in eternal glory Papa, until our final journey to our eternal destination.
Signed
Tetteh Djem Bismark
0245799748 / 0553094002
Communications Director
Democratic Forum
