HIS MESSAGE THAT LEFT THE WORLD IN TEARS || TRIBUTE TO JERRY JOHN RAWLINGS (1947 -2020)
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- Jerry John Rawlings was born in Accra on 22nd
June, 1947, to a Ghanaian mother from Dzelukope,
near Keta, in the Volta Region, and a Scottish
father.
He was educated at Achimota School where he
obtained his General Certificate of Education 'O'
Level in 1966. He enlisted as a Flight Cadet in the
Ghana Air Force in August, 1967, and was
subsequently selected for officer cadet training at
the Ghana Military Academy and Training School,
Teshie, in Accra.
In March, 1968, he was posted to Takoradi in the Western Region to continue his
course. He passed out in January, 1969, as a commissioned Pilot Officer. He won
the coveted "Speed Bird Trophy" as the best cadet in flying and airmanship. He
earned the rank of Flight-Lieutenant in April, 1978. He was an efficient officer with a
close rapport with his men.
During his service with the Ghana Air Force, he witnessed the deterioration of
discipline and morale, reflecting the corruption of the regime of the Supreme Military
Council (SMC) at that time. His awareness of the injustices in society was growing.
He was thus regarded with some unease by the SMC.
He read widely and discussed social and political ideas with a growing circle of likeminded friends and colleagues.
On May 28, 1979, President Rawlings, together with six others, appeared before a
General Court Martial in Accra, charged with leading a mutiny of junior officers and
men of the Ghana Armed Forces on 15th May, 1979. There was strong public
reaction, especially after his statement had been read in court, explaining the social
injustices that had prompted him to act. When an execution looked imminent he said,
"Leave my men alone. I take responsibility for the actions of my men.” This defence
and courage by President Rawlings is what sparked the special bond between him
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and the men, something never heard of from officers before. The ranks of the Armed
Forces, in particular, expressed deep sympathy with his stated aims and that
changed the course of history.
When he was scheduled for another court appearance on 4th June, 1979, President
Rawlings was sprung from custody. With the support of both military and civilians, he
led a revolt, which decisively ousted the Supreme Military Council from office and
brought the Armed Forces Revolutionary Council (AFRC) into being.
The AFRC, under the chairmanship of President
Rawlings, carried out a "house-cleaning exercise"
aimed at purging the Armed Forces and society
at large of corruption and graft as well as
restoring a sense of moral responsibility and the
principles of accountability and probity in public
life.
Meanwhile, following the programme already set
in motion before the 4th June Uprising for civilian administration, general elections
were held. On 24th September, 1979, the AFRC handed over to the civilian
Government of the People's National Party (PNP) under President Hilla Limann.
On 31st December 1981, President Rawlings led a
section of the Armed Forces to overthrow the PNP
administration. A Provisional National Defence
Council (PNDC), composed of both civilian and
military members, was established, with President
Rawlings as the Chairman.
His interests include reading, building model aircraft,
horse riding and swimming. He is married to Nana
Konadu Agyeman Rawlings. They have four children - three girls and a boy.
President Rawlings ceased to be a member of the Ghana Armed Forces with effect
from September 14, 1992. He formed the National Democratic Congress, which
contested and won the 1992 Presidential and Parliamentary elections. He and the
party again won the 1996 elections. His term of office ended in the year 2000.
He is the joint recipient of the 1993 World Hunger Prize. He holds an Honorary
Doctor of Law Degree from Medgar Evers College, City University of New York and
Lincoln University Doctorate Degree for Diplomacy and Development.
Rawlings was God sent...He really knows the potential of humanity. I felt so sad,may he rest in perfect peace.
My father in law is really clearing the air concerning the marriage ceremony between his daughters , Aikins kwadzo and advising, encouraging them not to give up in the marriage,God bless the Mr Rawlings families.
Wao. This is true Leader
Let's forget about Rawlings and move forward We are in2023 very soon we will be in 2024
You are a true Hero my Hero rest well with your maker but we are still moving on in the mighty name of the Truth
Rest well daddy... I will never forget all that you taught me and the joy and hope you brought to my life...love you forever😔
A TRUE LEGEND........
CHAIRMAN......REST WELL.....
U WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEART'S.
WILL TELL UR STORY TO OUR CHILDREN ........
RIDE ON.......LEGEND
I cannot stop crying over the death of papa J. Oh God help me , JJ RIP.
Hmmm very sad
Not easy dear
Great and well principled man.
Thank you for all your hard work.
May You Rest in Perfect Peace
True African President, thanks for everything and save journey home.
Hmmm
Papa J, rest well. There's none like you
he was a legend. Look at how he discusses world issues as passionate as if he was directly affected. Talking about the plight of Niger Delta people of Nigeria. God will have mercy on him on the last day.
He 'helped the right and fought the wrong'...I was in my late teens at the time of the revolution.
He and our Best Ever First Lady put a lot of meaning in the lives of ordinary Ghanaians!
@osaren fred-ogunlana and your point is??? You see, where you stand determines what you see. It can be 9 or 6. No man is without faults, mistakes, call them sin. And for him to live past 70 is a blessing, considering his life events. He apologised and i believe he was forgiven by God if not by those affected by his decisions and actions. To steal a fowl and another a cow are both thefts. He may have been the chief of sinners but Christ died for Him too. Let us all do our honest part for Ghana. Shalom
@@euniceokraku9450 the ten comandments say don't kill so if you a real Christian think otherwise.
Which poor did he help apart from himself. Do you have the statistics ?
@@euniceokraku9450 to whom did he apologised
how ,where , and when did he do that.
@osaren fred-ogunlana i feel sad when some people try to re write our history. Ghanaians don't read we don't do analysis we simply refused to think so lets pray that one day another libanise born ghanaian will not get up and kill us all. Its possible because rawlings was never juged.
Now that this man is gone politicians are going to behave anyhow...without fear
You are right! Its exactly what just happening. This election scandal or rigging and refusal to accept defeat. I am sensing this man may have been killed in relating to the finding result presented to him by Martin Amadu or his been killed to make way for the rigging.
And that's what is going on dear
J. J Never dies
With God in the boats ,the storms shall passed over.
God bless and rest your beautiful and fearless soul, you African Soldier, True son of Ghana. You will be dear missed dear JJ 🙏🙏❤💔💔💔
The man
Rest Well Papa J .
Great Warrior indeed
His legacy lives on!
hmmm I will never forget you RIP Dear ❣️❤️😭😭😭
J.J RAWLINGS, Agent of CHAOS.
RIP the great warrior, your name will always be remembered forever. Go peacefully, you fought a fight for Ghana and for the entire continent of Africa...we will never forget to pray for your soul, Amen!!!!
Jerry was given a false information
Rest in peace, Flt. Lt. Jerry John Rawlings for exposing them
I missed him
Papa you're loved
Thank you almighty father JJR you are our saviour , precious, protective , defensive and developer .
I think you made the country better than never been before. The country of Ghana owes you a lot and we missed you rest in peace (RIP) but we will mourn until we die. Almighty God blessed you.
You are the father of all and the saver of the nation .
Rest in peace in the kingdom of heaven
May his perfect soul rest in peace.lndeed ghana has lost a great personality and his name can never be forgotten in the history book of ghana, Africa and the world at large.go well grampa
You strived to be different indeed against all odds , sleep well Rawlings
RIP. A true hero
Rest In Peace. Amen
I wish he is around. Rest well daddy. You will forever be missed
Hmmm
You are always a Herero RIP papa j
We Love
Thanks for the truth 🙏 may your soul rest in peace papa 🙏
Rest in perfect peace....much love
My father in law is dead but resorate d
Papa j a man who love his country so much rest well.
Rest your hobest soul in perfect peace Papa J.
REST IN PERFECT PEACE DADDY J 😭💔
Rest well Jerry 🙏🙏
True is true.Papa JJR Rest In Peace
🌎🍀🇬🇭🌟 NEVERTHELESS 🌎 every strong MAN deserved TWO LADIES ON HE'S SAID
MMUM🏇🇬🇭 The whole internal MOTHER'S
LANDS WARRIOR PRINCE 🤴🇬🇭🏇
Here! Here!. What you encapsulate is leadership by the power of good example not leadership by the example of POWER.
RIP Papa JJ
Rip
😭😭😭RIP Papa J
Papa j i love you, _no président lik you . you 'le not dead but you are slepping
Great, Loyal Leader and Father has gone far away, I pray that God abundance mercy rain's on our land Ghana and grant us someone special like Our Late HE President Jerry John Rawlings... We love you but God loves you more...
Safe Journey home Sir...
Rip hero
No man must indeed apologise for the truth,
RIP
Hmmmmmmmmm
No man must apologize for the truth.
RIP papa J
Founder and leader of the NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS NDC, JERRY JOHN RAWLINGS fLt L.
Hmm we won't understand until we lost it
Forever in our heart 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔
Oh yeah huuuuuum.
He was MADE to SHUT all the TRUTH in his MIND/MOUTH and dragged to his grave untimely
But mind you, THE DESIRE OF THE WICKED, THIEVES, LIARS and the CORRUPT shall PERISH. Think it 🤓
Hmmm
Interesting news I think a bolt of people in Ghana don't understand what the JJ GUY is saying!!!
Thinks for AFRICA , J.J.RAWLINGS !!!
Rest in peace now 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Aikins kwadzo Amaglo -BILL GATES -MAJOR LATAM
J J Rawlings I love for marrying a black woman konedu no bleaching. Ghana black shines.
JJ Rawlings was a child 🧒 without love ❤️ from both parents.???!!!
I fel sorry for his family.
May his soul in peace.
Did he ordered the excursion of the soldiers in 1979?
Hammmy, pls this is not d time to ask such question, mmh!! Then there is no one that does not have his or her pass, either good or bad deeds. Then remember in d military war, who ever survive takes it all. Here u are talking of power mmmhh?? Pls leave papa Rawlings to rest in peace.
He was a heartless murderer with blood on his hands. May his soul be judge by his deeds.
You JJ Rawlings killed beloved Ghanaian generals whom we’re friends of my parents and classmates of my.???Your soul with perish in infamy because l said so.??????A men🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤💕
Shut up!
The shocking things about JJ Rawlings was that he was a bastard 👶.?????
Why did you murder late Afrifa ,achembong and the rest while you are still corrupt
A useless President from Ghana 🇬🇭 is so sad 😞 for the world 🌎 to see his disgrace upon the 🌎 world.????A mad 😡 President without conscience and ridiculous preaching of hatred violence against Ashantis.?????!
Even Jesus was hatted so I can’t blame your opinion against the majority loved JJ Rawlings who devoted his live to lay better up Ghana into a peaceful democratic country you are living in today .JJ Rawlings is resting in perfect peace just think about your end of time and stop ejaculating of the Ghanaian great legend!!!
What peace does he need in death when he killed so many innocent souls. He must reap what he sowed, as well as his numerous accomplices. That is the "LAW"
Beach road 67 don’t be silly
Beach 67 sometimes killing is justifiable. His case is one of them. Listen to his message and not his past. Take his message to shape your life as you move forward. Even your father has made mistakes but yet he still gives you the best of advice for the betterment of your future. Even thieves give advice to improve the future and prevent other thieves from emerging.
Rawlings speeches are not only apologies to his people but also his advice to us for the way forward.
WHAT IS YOUR OWN???? ARE YOU GOD ??
WHERE THOSE HE KILLED/MURDERED CREATED BY YOU OR THEY BELONG TO YOU...? PLEASE THINK ABOUT WHERE YOUR SOUL IS GOING AFTER YOUR DEMISE AND LEAVE JJ ALONE IN PEACE