The family of the late former President Jerry John Rawlings have asked the public to respect their privacy following the death of their beloved.
This was contained in a press statement issued by the office of the former President on Thursday, November 12, 2020.
The family also disclosed that Mr. Rawlings died after a short illness.
“It is with deep sadness that the family of His Excellency Jerry John Rawlings (Rtd), informs the public that the former President of the Republic, passed away on Thursday morning after a short illness.”
“The family requests privacy at this difficult moment.”
The family also added, “details of funeral arrangements will be announced in due course.”
About Rawlings’ death
Former President, Jerry John Rawlings passed on Thursday, November 12, 2020.
He died at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.
Mr. Rawlings recently buried his late mother Madam Victoria Agbotui who passed on at the age of 101.