Audio By Carbonatix
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is currently holding a vigil in honour of its founder, late former President Jerry John Rawlings.
The vigil is taking place at the Obra Spot at the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange in Accra.
Already seated is the flagbearer of the NDC, John Dramani Mahama, and his wife, Lordina Mahama.
Among other family members present, two of the late former President's children graced the event, Zanetor Agyemang-Rawlings and Kimathi Rawlings.
Also in attendance is the running-mate of the NDC's flagbearer, Professor Naana Jane Opoku Agyemang, other party dignitaries, and some members of the Diplomatic Corps.
Dressed in black and red, some sympathisers arrived at the venue around 5 pm.
The solemn event is expected to end at 12 midnight.

Former President Jerry John Rawlings passed away on Thursday, November 12 at 10 am.

The 73-year-old is said to have died after he contracted Covid-19 and was rushed to the intensive care unit of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra.

-
Latest Stories
-
Best Western Plus Accra Beach Hotel rolls out festive experiences to boost guest loyalty and holiday bookings
12 minutes -
Academic City hosts over 100 students from Tetr College of Business
14 minutes -
Journalist allegedly assaulted by firefighters during Kasoa market incident
17 minutes -
Obuasi Pentecost mine workers donate cement to prisons to support vocational workshop
29 minutes -
Bank of Ghana introduces new regulatory guidelines for international money transfer companies
32 minutes -
Patrick Boamah hails late Ayawaso East MP as key NDC asset in Parliament
33 minutes -
Ghanaian educationist and columnist I.K. Gyasi passes on
39 minutes -
Elon Musk’s Starlink offers free internet in Venezuela after Maduro’s arrest
39 minutes -
Manhyia South MP urges Mahama to tread cautiously on constitution review proposals
44 minutes -
MIIF to consolidate 2025 gains this year
50 minutes -
Ecobank Group and Bank of China partner to strengthen China-Africa financial cooperation
51 minutes -
GTEC directs University of Ghana to reverse 2025/2026 academic year fee increases
53 minutes -
South Korea’s Lee Jae Myung meets China’s Xi as he seeks to reset ties
56 minutes -
DAZ foundation awards scholarships to six needy nursing students in Ashanti Region
57 minutes -
Government imposes curfew and arms ban in Nalerigu Township
59 minutes
