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A huge crowd of mourners believed to be sympathizers of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) Sunday evening thronged the Obra Spot at Kwame Nkrumah Circle to keep vigil in honour of the late founder of the party, Jerry John Rawlings. The first president of the Fourth Republic and the founder of the NDC, Jerry John Rawlings died Thursday, November 12 at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital after a short illness. President Akufo-Addo has declared a 7-day national mourning and directed all flags to fly at half-mast while the government together with the bereaved family plans a state burial for the…

Managing Editor of the Insight News Paper Kwasi Pratt Jnr has asked players in the major political parties in Ghana, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to stop being hypocritical in relation to their comments on the death of former president Jerry John Rawlings. Mr Pratt described the conduct of these players as disgusting and must end. He said on a television network that “Things are getting out of hands . The death of former president Rawlings is heavily exposing the hypocrisy, double standards and lies  of the major political parties in this country  and…

Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama has said the late former president Jerry John Rawlings was able to bring an end to the overthrow of constitutionally elected governments in Ghana. In a tweet, Mr Mahama said “His fight for social justice, the principles of probity & accountability led to major interventions that ended coup d’etats in Ghana. “He’s the Founder of our 4th Republic, easily the longest period of stable, democratic governance in the history of Ghana.” Mr Rawlings died at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital on Thursday November 12 after suffering a short illness.…

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has said although the late former President Jerry John Rawlings rejected a move to rename the University of Development Studies (UDS) after him when he was alive, he feels strongly that the time has come for it to be done in his honour after his demise. It is recalled that in 2019 Mr Rawlings asked the Education Minister, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh to withdraw the aspect of the University Bill that was going to ensure that the UDS was named after him. But Mr Akufo-Addo at a graduation ceremony at the UDS campus in Tamale…

A former spokesperson of former President Jerry John Rawlings, Kofi Adams, has eulogized his former boss, the late Jerry Rawlings who died on Thursday November 12 at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra. Mr Adams said on the Key Point programme on Saturday November 14 on TV3 that Mr Rawlings always made people around him to feel at home “He will make you feel at home and always make you happy,” Mr Adams told host Abena Tabi. Several dignitaries, including Former President John Agyekum Kufuor have eulogized Mr Rawlings. Mr Kufuor said history will definitely give the late former…

Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) Mr Yofi Grant has appealed to all Ghanaians especially members of his party the New Patriotic Party (NPP), to observe all the measures outlined to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. He said Ghana is at the moment in its campaign season but “Covid is here too. As we go out to sell the good story and message of the NPP lets all mask up and maintain the safety protocols: “Don’t be seen out without your mask. its campaign season but covid is here too. as we go out to sell…

A leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Gabby Otchere-Darko has said he met the late former president of Ghana, Jerry John Rawlings after the burial of his mother and told him he would live longer on earth just like his mother did. But, he said Mr Rawlings laughed out very loud upon hearing the comment he made. Gabby in a tweet to eulogize the Founder of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) said “A few weeks ago, when I visited him with some family members to express our sympathies over the passing of his mother, I said to President…

Ghana Premier League side Elmina Sharks have confirmed that some of their players have tested positive for Covid-19 and have since been isolated. The Elmina based outfit becomes the second Premier League club to record a case after Accra Hearts Oak. “We can confirm that some of our players have tested positive for COVID 19. “They have since been isolated & responding to treatment. “We wish them well & look forward to them joining us stronger” they tweeted. https://twitter.com/ElminaSharks/status/1327530102138277889?s=19 Elmina Sharks will play their season opener in a regional derby against Ebusua Dwarfs at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium. The…

Accra Hearts of Oak have recorded 31 Covid-19 case. It is likely the club will have their first three league games postponed. The Phobians confirmed on their official social media handles three days ago that, three of members from their team tested positive for Covid-19 after they went through the mandatory testing. Their case count has now reached 30 and it is likely the team will be off for the first three match days which includes a trip to Dormaa Ahenkro to play Aduana Stars before playing both AshantiGold SC and Inter Allies at the Accra Sports Stadium. The 31…

Dr Arthur Kobina Kennedy, a member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) based in the United States, has said although the late former president Jerry John Rawlings did some good things, these were far outweighed by the sufferings he caused many people especially during the days of his military rulership. In a statement reacting to the demise of Mr Rawlings, he said “Let me begin by extending my condolences to Obaapanin Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings and her family. I do not believe that the unfortunate family, particularly the children, is/are responsible for Mr. Rawlings’ misdeeds. I have tried a number…