Jerry John Rawlings

Jerry John Rawlings was a former Ghanaian head of state known for his engagements against corruption and for social justice.

Journal du Cameroun – popular Cameroonian news site·Cameroon· 2026-06-23

Flight Lieutenant Jerry John Rawlings is mentioned as a former leader who contributed to Ghana's development.

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·Ghana· 2026-03-07

Among those he mentioned were Kofi Abrefa Busia, Edward Akufo-Addo, Jerry John Rawlings, John Agyekum Kufuor, John Evans Atta Mills, and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·Ghana· 2026-03-06

Rawlings grabbed power via coup d’état and introduced severe measures against corruption.

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·Ghana· 2026-02-08

Rawlings continued the tradition of wearing fugu for state ceremonies, funerals, and significant national events.

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·Ghana· 2026-02-05

The mausoleum in Accra (built by President Rawlings and renovated by President Akufo-Addo) honors Nkrumah.

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·Ghana· 2026-02-02

Nana Konadu Agyemang-Rawlings married Flight Lieutenant Jerry John Rawlings, and within two years found herself First Lady of a revolutionary state.

Mail & Guardian·South Africa· 2025-11-13

She was the wife of the late former President Jerry John Rawlings.

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·Ghana· 2025-10-24

The wife of the late first President of the 4th Republic, His Excellency Jerry John Rawlings, was celebrated for her contributions.

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·Ghana· 2025-10-24

Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings is the wife of the late Flt, Lt. Jerry John Rawlings.

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·Ghana· 2025-10-23

Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings was the wife of Flight Lieutenant Jerry John Rawlings, who served as President of Ghana.

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·Ghana· 2025-10-23

She was the widow of Ghana's longest-serving leader, Jerry John Rawlings, who died five years ago.

BBC·United Kingdom· 2025-10-23

She was the wife of late President Jerry John Rawlings.

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·Ghana· 2025-10-23

Mr Asiedu Nketiah explained that consistent grassroots engagement remained critical to sustaining good governance and ensuring that public policies truly serve the people, a hallmark of previous NDC administrations under former President Jerry John Rawlings.

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·Ghana· 2025-10-19

The concern about Asiedu Nketiah's presidential look was even raised by the late former President Jerry John Rawlings.

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·Ghana· 2025-09-19

A statement issued by the Office of former President Jerry John Rawlings said Mrs Agyeman-Rawlings was assisted by her son.

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·Ghana· 2025-08-13

Jerry John Rawlings is mentioned as a political figure who dominated the elections in 1992.

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·Ghana· 2025-08-10

Jerry John Rawlings led the PNDC regime during the time of Adomako Nyamekye's bold criticisms of military rule.

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·Ghana· 2025-08-04

Kimathi Rawlings is the son of Former President Jerry John Rawlings.

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·Ghana· 2025-07-07

The late President Jerry John Rawlings is celebrated for his values and principles that the party members are encouraged to uphold.

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·Ghana· 2025-06-25

The June 4 uprising, which was led by then Flight Lieutenant Jerry John Rawlings, the Founder of the NDC, was a significant event in Ghana’s political history.

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·Ghana· 2025-06-09

The late former President Jerry John Rawlings is the father of Dr Agyeman-Rawlings and was referenced in the public backlash against the derogatory comment.

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·Ghana· 2025-05-28

The family of late former President Flt Lt Jerry John Rawlings has expressed appreciation to the government and people of Burkina Faso for naming a street in Ouagadougou in his honour.

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·Ghana· 2025-05-19

Former President Jerry John Rawlings of Ghana received immense praise posthumously at the event.

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·Ghana· 2025-05-18

I remember Rawlings as the Provisional National Defence Council (PNDC) Chairman.

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·Ghana· 2025-05-02

Then President Jerry John Rawlings nominated Justice Isaac Kobina Abban as Chief Justice in 1995.

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·Ghana· 2025-04-23

Jerry John Rawlings was mentioned as a leader opposed by dissidents forming rebel armies.

Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981·Liberia· 2025-03-15

Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings is the daughter of Ghana’s late former President Jerry John Rawlings.

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·Ghana· 2025-03-04

Jerry John Rawlings was the first President of the Fourth Republic of Ghana and was instrumental in nurturing the current political dispensation.

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·Ghana· 2025-02-10