President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the people and government of Ghana, over the death of former Ghanaian President, Jerry John Rawlings.
Buhari, in his condolence letter said Rawlings will be sorely missed by the entire African continent.
In a statement which was issued by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity, Buhari said, he believes “the passion, discipline and moral strength that the former Ghanaian leader employed to reposition his country over many years continue to reverberate across the continent and beyond.”
He commended the unique role Rawlings played in strengthening political institutions in his country and Africa, stimulating the economy for sustainable growth, and vociferously championing the African cause by urging many leaders to work towards interdependency on the global stage, especially in areas of competitive advantage.
President Buhari joined family, friends and associates of the former Ghanaian leader in mourning his departure, assuring that the ideas that Rawlings postulated, particularly for development in Africa, and his sacrifices in working in various countries as an envoy for peace and democracy will always be remembered.
More so, Buhari prayed that the almighty God will grant the Ghanaian leader eternal rest, and comfort all his loved ones.
The 73-year old former Ghanaian leader died on the 12th of November, after contracting Covid-19. He lost his mother 4 months ago.
