Ghana’s longest-serving Head of State, Jerry John Rawlings went home today after his demise on November 12, 2020.
The state funeral which took place at the Black Star Square was an emotional one that brought the country on its knees.
In a pandemic that has taken the lives of so many Ghanaians, most thought that the event would have seen a meagre attendance due to social distancing but mourners defied all odds to attend the farewell service of the former leader who led two coups and won two keenly contested elections.
Ghana’s President, Nana Akuffo-Addo and the leaders of both the Judiciary and Legislature were present at the event.
Other high profile members of society including NDC flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama and members of the party, JJ Rawlings founded were in full attendance.
Liberia’s President George Weah, Sierra Leonean leader Julius Maada Bio and representatives from the UN and African Union were also present.
Ghanaian photography, Agenda Kobby captured the event in 21 shots that will stay with us forever.
Check them out below.
Irene Logan performs a rendition of Andy William’s Impossible to a packed audience at the Flag Star SquareMortal remains of the Late J.J Rawlings being led to the Military cemetery by security forcesMembers of the Ghana Armed Forces
Women PowerMembers of the clergyA soldier displays his motor riding skills at the groundsA J.J Rawlings doppelgänger at the eventChildren of the late JJ Rawlings bid him farewellA motorcade leading the president to the event’s groundsJames Varrick Armah conducts the mass choir and orchestra at the funeral ceremony Member of the clergy in a facemask Daughters of J.J Rawlings, Zanetor, Amina and Yaa AsantewaaSon of JJ Rawlings, Kimathi Agyeman-RawlingsWidow of JJ Rawlings, Mrs Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings waves to the crowd Irene LoganGospel music minister, Joe Mettle pays tribute to the late Rawlings in an emotional songA traditional priestessEntourage from the AsanteheneSoldiers from the calvary on displayDr Joyce AryeeA helicopter with Ghana’s flag flies over the Black star square
