Ghanaians flood twitter with tears as former president Jerry John Rawlings dies
- Most Ghanaians have been taken by surprise after it was confirmed that former President Rawlings has passed
- He passed on in the early hours of Thursday, November 12, 2020
- Briefly.co.za has compiled some sad reactions to the news
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Ghanaians have been left in a state of shock after news broke of the passing of the former president, Jerry John Rawlings.
This has taken many Ghanaians by surprise as he was spotted hale and hearty at the funeral of his mother, Madam Victoria Agbotui, about two weeks ago.
The former president of Ghana, Jerry John Rawlings, died at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital Accra.
In a report by Briefly.co.za, he is said to have been on admission at the hospital for about a week for an undisclosed illness.
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His death has broken the hearts of many as he tops trends on all social media platforms including Twitter as people pour in their condolences.
Broadcaster Jessica Osei Saforo noted that he would be missed.
Fentuo Tahiru believes 2020 is a messed up year
A Twitter user mentioned that he dreamt Rawlings was dead on July 9, 2020.
Jay Foley prayed he rests in peace.
Nigerian business man, Dele Momodu could not help but mourn the statesman.
Ghanaian musician, Opanka said tomorrow is never promised.
Broadcaster, Micheal Oti Adjei also mourned him.
Earlier, Briefly.co.za reported that it has recently been reported that Genius Ginimbi Kadungure, the rich Zimbwean businessman will be remembered with one last lavish party before he is buried. Ginimbi died earlier this month after a horror car crash in the early hours of the morning.
The party is will be held in Zimbabwe at his luxury Domboshava residence, about 30km on the northern outskirts of Harare. According to instructions on the invitation to the event, guests have been asked to bring their own alcohol - something they never had to do when Ginimbe was alive.
The party doesn't come as a surprise since Ginimbe has always been a party lover, sparing no cost at buying the best and most expensive alcohol for himself and those around him. He is also famously known for finding himself surrounded by important business people and beautiful socialites.
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Source: Briefly News
Stefan Mack (Editor) Stefan Mack is an English and history teacher who has broadened his horizons with journalism. He enjoys experiencing the human condition through the world's media. Stefan keeps Briefly News' readers entertained during the weekend. He graduated from the University of KwaZulu-Natal in 2010 with a Bachelor of Education (BEd), majoring in History and English. Stefan has been writing for Briefly News for a number of years and has covered mainstream to human interest articles.
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