Rawlings
Jerry John Rawlings was a Ghanaian military leader and politician who served as the country’s president from 1981 to 2001. He is remembered for his role in transforming Ghana's political landscape and is a significant figure in the National Democratic Congress (NDC), influencing many of the party's young leaders, including figures like Sammy Gyamfi.
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Flt Lt Rawlings was a significant figure during the military rule in Ghana.
‘13th January’in West Africa’s History!
Ghana· 2026-01-26
Rawlings warned anyone planning to add to drug statistics to have illicit substances checked before taking them.
Cocaine use surges 43% in NZ wastewater drug tests as meth harm soars
New Zealand· 2025-12-16
Dr Kennedy mentioned the rise of Dr Hilla Limann and ultimately, two decades of Rawlings' rule.
Arthur Kennedy urges drastic measures to revive NPPGhana· 2025-09-08
Former president Rawlings was in attendance at the Legends Night event where Daddy Lumba and E.T. Akonor reconnected.
From mechanic shop to close bond –Lumba’s friendship with ETGhana· 2025-08-06
Sammy Gyamfi, Felix Kwakye Ofosu and Okudzeto Ablakwa were among the young men in the NDC whom Rawlings referred to as 'Babies with sharp teeth'.
KSM was right, Sammy; the optics aren’t goodGhana· 2025-05-16
