Also known as: President Rawlings · former President Jerry John Rawlings · Flight Lieutenant Jerry John Rawlings · former President Rawlings · late Rawlings · Former President Flight Lieutenant Jerry John Rawlings · late former President Rawlings · President Jerry John Rawlings · Flt. Lt. Jerry John Rawlings · the late former President Jerry John Rawlings · Mr. Rawlings · Mr Rawlings · J.J Rawlings · Late President Jerry John Rawlings · J.J.
Former President of Ghana whose patriotism and leadership inspired African leaders; deceased.
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Joy Online
… Addressing a gathering of the Asante community in Toronto on Saturday, the King offered a rare and personal account of his decades-long engagement with Ghana’s political leadership, revealing that he has advised every President since Jerry John Rawlings and continues to offer cou …
I work with whoever Ghanaians elect as President; I’m now working with Mahama – Asantehene declares in CanadaJoy Online
The National Democratic Congress (NDC), in collaboration with the J.J. Rawlings Foundation, will, on Monday, June 22, 2026, hold a series of commemorative activities to mark what would have been the 79th birthday of the party’s founder and former President, Flt Lt Jerry John Rawl …
NDC to rename party headquarters after Rawlings as Ghana marks ex-president’s 79th birthdayJoy Online
… She said the bond endured beyond the passing of former President Jerry John Rawlings and later, former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings. …
Agyeman-Rawlings family condoles with Gbeho family after death of James Victor GbehoDaily Guide
… Under former President Jerry John Rawlings, Gbeho entered politics and served as Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs from 1997 to 2001, and also represented the Anlo Constituency in Parliament from 2001 to 2005. …
Victor Gbeho Passes OnJoy Online
… A respected lawyer, diplomat and politician, Gbeho served as Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs from 1997 to 2001 under the administration of former President Jerry John Rawlings. …
Former Foreign Affairs minister and Ex-ECOWAS Commission President James Victor Gbeho dies at 91Joy Online
… He recalled the doubts at the time: “People were wondering, will he [President Jerry John Rawlings] go? …
NDC achieved democratic objective with presidential term limit—Majority LeaderJoy Online
… The June 4 revolution, led by the late former President Flight Lieutenant Jerry John Rawlings in 1979, was staged to strengthen probity, accountability and social justice. …
Opoku-Agyemang leads 47th commemoration of June 4 UprisingJoy Online
… He noted that the revolution, led by former President Jerry John Rawlings, was a firm statement against corruption, abuse of power, and the neglect of ordinary Ghanaians. …
UW Minister, UCF recommit to June 4 Ideals at commemorationJoy Online
… Background The June 4 uprising, led by Former President Flight Lieutenant Jerry John Rawlings in 1979, remains a significant event in Ghana’s political history. …
Ministers making ‘huge sacrifice’ to deliver government’s agenda – Vice PresidentJoy Online
… President Rawlings did it in Liberia and Sierra Leone during civil conflicts. His government evacuated hundreds and thousands of Ghanaians, and we did not have any funfair,” he said. …
Minority slams “funfair and PR” evacuation, urges focus on stranded Ghanaians in South AfricaYaw Owusu Obimpeh, a Council of State member for Ashanti Region, has stated that no one is above the law and that friendship with political leaders cannot shield anyone from accountability, responding to Rev. Victor Kusi Boateng's comments about being willing to return to prison rather than abandon his friendship with former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia.
20 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Yaw Owusu Obimpeh, a Council of State member for Ashanti Region, has stated that no one is above the law and that friendship with political leaders cannot shield anyone from accountability, responding to Rev. Victor Kusi Boateng's comments about being willing to return to prison rather than abandon his friendship with former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia.
20 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The article argues that public tribunals, contrary to criticism from figures like Afenyo-Markin, delivered justice under the PNDC government by successfully prosecuting and jailing corrupt high-ranking politicians, and defends their establishment against claims of unfairness.
20 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Lawyer Martin Kpebu claims the Mahama administration has arrested more people for insulting or offensive comments about public officials in 18 months than the Akufo-Addo government did in eight years, describing it as a poor record and warning that continued arrests could erode public goodwill.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has nominated Dr Zanetor Agyemang-Rawlings, Klottey Korle MP, as Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, and Mahama Ayariga, Bawku Central MP, as Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs. The nominations were submitted to Parliament on Friday, August 7, 2026, and require parliamentary approval before the appointees can assume office.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Solomon Owusu of the United Party has criticised the NPP's nationwide demonstration themed "Democracy Under Attack," alleging it was deliberately organised to overshadow the first anniversary of a helicopter crash that killed eight people, and dismissing claims that individuals had been arrested merely for speaking their minds.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Sports Minister Kofi Iddie Adams has told aspiring public relations professionals to build their careers on trust, integrity and sound judgment, emphasizing that credibility remains the profession's greatest asset despite technological change. Speaking at the 6th World PR Day Festival in Accra, Adams drew on his experience as spokesperson to former President Jerry John Rawlings to stress that effective communication requires listening, understanding public sentiment, and knowing when and what to communicate.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has described the late Ambassador James Victor Gbeho, former Minister of Foreign Affairs, as a rare nation builder whose distinguished public service strengthened Ghana's standing internationally, saying his legacy of integrity, patriotism and dedicated service would continue to inspire generations of diplomats and public servants.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema of Gabon departed Accra on Thursday after a three-day state visit, during which Ghana and Gabon signed two Memoranda of Understanding on political consultations and diplomatic training cooperation, and reaffirmed their commitment to African Union Agenda 2063 and UN Sustainable Development Goals.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama and Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang led a state funeral at the Forecourt of the State House in Accra on Friday for James Victor Gbeho, a former Minister of Foreign Affairs who died at age 91 on June 13, 2026. The ceremony brought together prominent figures including MPs, ministers, government officials, and representatives from the diplomatic community, ECOWAS, and the United Nations.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema honoured former President Jerry John Rawlings by laying a wreath at his tomb in Accra's Military Cemetery, saying Rawlings' patriotism, leadership, and commitment to African ideals inspired him and contributed to Gabon's successful transition.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will name one of the facilities in its new ministerial block after the late Ambassador James Victor Gbeho, a former Foreign Affairs Minister and former President of the ECOWAS Commission, in recognition of his contributions to Ghana's diplomacy and public service. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa made the announcement at Gbeho's state funeral.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President of Gabon Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema paid tribute to late former President Jerry John Rawlings at a wreath-laying ceremony at the Rawlings Mausoleum in Accra, describing him as a distinguished African statesman whose legacy continues to inspire the continent.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Paul Afoko, an aspiring National Chairman of the NPP, says he has no personal grudge against former President Akufo-Addo and describes their relationship as cordial, citing his approach to forgiveness shaped by his past experiences, including reconciliation with former President Rawlings.
22 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
NDC politician James Agbey has called on President John Mahama's supporters to stop publicly discussing a possible third presidential term, arguing that Mahama has already made his position clear and that the debate risks damaging his legacy and undermining the NDC.
18 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chinese Ambassador to Ghana told a press briefing in Accra that China's governance model, anchored on the Communist Party of China's leadership, offers valuable lessons for developing countries seeking sustainable development and political stability. He said the CPC's 105-year journey demonstrates that countries could pursue modernisation based on their own national circumstances without necessarily following Western models.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama conveyed Ghana's congratulations to the United States on its 250th Independence Anniversary, reaffirming the strong bilateral relationship between the two countries that has been built through cooperation in sectors including development projects, trade, education, and health since Ghana's independence in 1957.
6 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Rwanda's government has constructed two monuments at Burma Camp to honour Ghanaian peacekeepers who served during the 1994 genocide, with Ghana's Foreign Minister describing the unveiling as recognition of the Ghana Armed Forces' courage and sacrifice under UNAMIR.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama conveyed a message of goodwill to President Trump on behalf of Ghana, reaffirming the Government's commitment to strengthening the longstanding partnership with the United States. Ghana and the United States have enjoyed cordial relations since Ghana's independence in 1957, with cooperation expanding significantly through bilateral agreements spanning trade, investment, infrastructure, governance, education and social development.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has congratulated the United States on its 250th Independence anniversary and reaffirmed Ghana's commitment to strengthening the bilateral relationship through shared democratic values, rule of law, human rights, and economic cooperation.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Samuel Jinapor, Ranking Member on Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee, has called for Ghana to develop a formal evacuation policy for citizens in distress abroad, citing recent events involving Ghanaians in South Africa. He argues the country must establish a structured evacuation framework with dedicated legislation and a state institution, rather than relying on ad hoc responses to emergencies.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chronicle editorial notes a contradiction: President Mahama praised Rawlings as a transformative leader and renamed NDC headquarters in his honour, yet has not operationalized a decades-old decree to rename Kotoka International Airport after Lieutenant General Emmanuel Kwasi Kotoka.
26 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Political leaders and party cadres gathered in Accra on June 22, 2026, to commemorate the 79th birthday of late former President Jerry John Rawlings. Akwasi Opong-Fosu, Board Chairman of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre, argued that the Rawlings legacy should be viewed as a call for continuous institutional reform and strengthening public institutions rather than symbolic remembrance.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
At a ceremony honouring NDC founder Jerry John Rawlings, Kofi Totobi Quakyi warned that the party was founded on principles of selflessness and service, not as a vehicle for personal aggrandisement or political opportunism, and that Rawlings' legacy must be examined and lived, not merely praised.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Lawyer Tsatsu Tsikata said the NPP's decisive rejection in the December 2024 elections proves that the NDC's founding principles remain important to Ghanaians, while cautioning the NDC against complacency and urging reflection on the party's future direction and value proposition.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Democratic Congress has renamed its national headquarters in Adabraka "Jerry Rawlings House" to honour the party's founder, with President John Mahama unveiling a commemorative bust at a ceremony held on what would have been Rawlings' 79th birthday, five years and seven months after his death in November 2020.
23 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State warned that corrupt practices undermine Ghana's development, describing corrupt citizens as "termites" weakening the nation's foundations and urging Ghanaians to uphold integrity and accountability in public and private life.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Democratic Congress has renamed its national headquarters the JJ Rawlings House and unveiled a bust of former President Jerry John Rawlings to mark what would have been his 79th birthday. President John Mahama noted that Rawlings had declined several proposals to have national monuments named after him during his lifetime.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Democratic Congress has officially renamed its national headquarters the "Jerry John Rawlings House" to honour its founder and former President. The ceremony took place on June 22, 2026, with President John Dramani Mahama unveiling a commemorative plaque and bust of the late statesman.
22 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
President Mahama disclosed that former President Rawlings repeatedly declined attempts to name major national institutions and monuments after him, including the University for Development Studies and an offshore oil production vessel, preferring to be remembered through his impact rather than monuments. The revelation came during a ceremony at which the NDC renamed its national headquarters as the JJ Rawlings House.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Democratic Congress has named its Adabraka headquarters "Jerry Rawlings House" and will unveil a bust at a ceremony led by President Mahama on Monday, June 22, to commemorate the party founder's 79th birthday and five years, seven months after his passing.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →