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. · the late Jerry John Rawlings
Late former president of Ghana known for his charisma and whose legacy extends to his family in government today.
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The Ghanaian Times
The National Democratic Congress has officially renamed its national headquarters the “Jerry John Rawlings House” to honour its founder and former President, Jerry John Rawlings. …
NDC renames Headquarters as ‘Jerry John Rawlings House’Joy Online
President John Mahama has revealed that former President Jerry John Rawlings repeatedly rejected attempts to have major national institutions and monuments named in his honour, including the University for Development Studies (UDS) and an offshore oil production vessel. …
Rawlings rejected UDS and FPSO naming honours, Mahama reveals as NDC renames HQ after himJoy Online
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has named its national headquarters located at Adabraka in Accra after founder Jerry John Rawlings. …
NDC names national headquarters after Jerry John Rawlings on 79th birthdayJoy 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 UprisingNew York State Secretary Walter T. Mosley visited the W.E.B. Du Bois Memorial Centre for Pan-African Culture in Accra, where the Pan-African scholar lived and died in 1963 after moving to Ghana in 1961 at President Kwame Nkrumah's invitation.
3 October 2026 · Joy Online →
New York State Secretary Walter T. Mosley visited the W.E.B. Du Bois Memorial Centre for Pan-African Culture in Accra, where the Pan-African scholar lived and died in 1963 after moving to Ghana in 1961 at President Kwame Nkrumah's invitation.
3 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Former MP Hawa Koomson has compared growing intimidation of women in Ghana to the "culture of silence" of the PNDC era, calling on President Mahama to intervene and secure the release of women arrested or detained over statements they made. Women protesters marched to the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection demanding action and calling for the release of Salomey Baffoe.
30 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
An opinion piece argues that Ghana's democratic governance, while credited with peaceful transfers of power, faces challenges including excessive monetization and the winner-takes-all syndrome, and contends that democracy should not be for sale.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama will address the 81st United Nations General Assembly on 24 September 2026, marking the 25th General Debate address by a Ghanaian president since Dr Kwame Nkrumah delivered the first in 1960. Former President Akufo-Addo leads with eight addresses; Kufuor and Mahama have each delivered six, while Mills made two appearances.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Steven Nhyira Odarteifio, Head of Food Systems at the UN World Food Programme in Ghana, has declared his intention to contest the position of National Youth Organiser of the NDC, stating that the Youth Wing should mobilise young people for economic empowerment and opportunities beyond elections.
16 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Steven Nhyira Odarteifio announced his bid for the NDC's National Youth Organiser position, proposing that the party's youth wing focus on economic opportunities and empowerment beyond election mobilisation. His campaign, called "Economic Mobilisation," aims to make government programmes like Adwumawura, the National Apprenticeship Programme and One Million Coders more accessible to young Ghanaians.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Steven Nhyira Odarteifio has declared his bid for the position of National Youth Organiser of the NDC, calling for a new approach to youth leadership that goes beyond election mobilisation to create economic opportunities for young people. He pointed to government programmes such as the National Apprenticeship Programme and the One Million Coders Programme, arguing that their impact depends on youth awareness and accessibility.
15 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
President John Dramani Mahama clarified that his government has not approved a policy to introduce Arabic and Chinese as subjects across Ghana's public schools, urging the public to disregard such reports. He questioned the rationale for introducing Chinese when the country struggles to teach French effectively, and explained that English-Arabic schools were established earlier to encourage Muslim communities to send their children to school.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Veteran actress Irene Opare has expressed admiration for dancehall star Shatta Wale, saying he possesses a rare charisma similar to late former President Jerry John Rawlings that draws people to him regardless of personal disputes.
3 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, daughter of former President Jerry John Rawlings, was sworn in as Minister for Environment, Science and Technology on 29 August 2026. Her appointment carries symbolic weight and scrutiny, with citizens viewing her as either a continuation of a family legacy or a test of whether she can succeed independently in one of Ghana's most difficult ministries.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ibrahim Adam, a former Minister for Food and Agriculture under President Jerry John Rawlings and Member of Parliament for Choggu/Tishigu from 1997 to 2001, has passed away, the source reports. He was also an animal scientist and Board Chairman of the Agricultural Development Bank.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Tolon Naa Abukari Sulemana, a retired Commanding Officer of the Armoured Reconnaissance Regiment and prominent traditional authority, has died aged 83. He was enskinned as Tolon Naa in 2019 and played a notable role in Ghana's military history, including rescuing Flt. Lt. Jerry John Rawlings during a 1979 coup attempt.
25 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Tolon Naa Maj Sulemana Abukari, a retired Army Major who commanded the Black Berets and was commissioned into the Armed Forces in 1963, has passed away. The obituary notes his role in quelling a 1979 coup attempt and his contributions to Ghana's post-independence military history.
25 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
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 →