Audio By Carbonatix
Former President John Dramani Mahama was among high profile personalities who joined the family of the late former President Jerry John Rawlings to mourn the deceased statesman.
He was present at the burial service of the former President Rawlings held at the Black Star Square in Accra on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 where he condoled with the bereaved family.
In his tribute to the Founder of the National Democratic Congress(NDC), he said, “Shocking and unexpected are words that both describe your dramatic entry onto the political scene of Ghana and also your silent exit from this world.
"It would take a whole book to write a tribute to a man whose life was so eventful; a man who has had a profound impact on several generations of Ghanaians.”
The former President was buried at the Burma Camp Military Cemetery in Accra after a four-day funeral rite ceremony held in his honour.
He was 73 years old. He left behind a wife and four children.
Latest Stories
-
Fear, Fatigue, and Broken Systems: Why the Ghanaian abroad can’t come home and what Ghana must build before they can
21 minutes -
Ghana’s Tahiru Haruna powers to bronze at Oran 2026, crowned Africa’s number one
21 minutes -
Over 100 NPP executives petition General Secretary over alleged removal of names in Yendi constituency
38 minutes -
Kantamanto Market traders get reduced GHC100 operating permit from AMA for 2026
55 minutes -
Rotary Club of Accra-Odadee AOGA marks 2nd anniversary with donations to mothers, hospitals
1 hour -
Today’s Front pages: Monday, May 25, 2026
1 hour -
Afoko to NPP MPs: Let’s return the party to winning ways
2 hours -
Djokovic shakes off rust to sidestep Mpetshi Perricard
2 hours -
Nigeria’s Tinubu to run for second term after party primary win
2 hours -
Benin’s Wadagni takes office, vows better living standards, security
2 hours -
BoG awaits legal advice on next steps after court orders restoration of GN Savings and Loans licence
3 hours -
South Africa: First batch of Ghanaians set to arrive on Wednesday – Ghana’s envoy confirms
3 hours -
The Eagles of Carthage: Discipline, defiance, and a defining moment
3 hours -
Rubio says US will find ‘another way’ if Iran talks fail
3 hours -
China’s Huawei reveals chip design breakthrough amid US sanctions
3 hours