Flt Lieutenant Jerry John Rawlings
Flt Lieutenant Jerry John Rawlings was a Ghanaian military leader and politician who initially came to power through a coup in 1979 and later led the country as a democratically elected president. Known for his charismatic leadership and populist policies, Rawlings sought to implement a revolutionary agenda in Ghana during a tumultuous period marked by economic hardship and social upheaval. His tenure was characterized by a mix of military rule and democratic governance, and he played a significant role in shaping modern Ghanaian politics.
Born on Jun 22, 1947 (78 years old)
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Thirteen years after Nkrumah’s overthrow, Ghana again had a chance to curate its own development model when Flt Lieutenant Jerry John Rawlings burst dramatically onto the political stage on June 4, 1979.
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