The Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC) has released a press statement following the demise of Ghana’s former president, Jerry John Rawlings which happened early on Thursday, November 12, 2020, at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital after he suffered from a short illness.
The council, in their statement, gave accolade to the deceased for overseeing the drafting of a constitution that guarantees religious freedoms for all.
Read the full statement of condolence from the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council;
MESSAGE OF CONDOLENCE TO THE RAWLINGS FAMILY
“The Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC) received with shock and sadness the news of the sudden demise of our former President and First President of the Fourth Republic H.E. Jerry John Rawlings early on Thursday, November 12, 2020.
On behalf of the National Executive Council of GPCC, we convey our deepest condolences to the former First Lady Mrs. Nana Konadu Agyemang-Rawlings, the children, family and the National Democratic Congress in this most difficult time.
This loss is not only to the Rawlings family but to Ghana as a country and it is our prayer that the Lord will strengthen and comfort the bereaved family in this most difficult time.
The Council will forever remember his immense contributions to the state of Ghana, especially the solid foundation he laid for this enduring Fourth Republican constitutional democracy that has surpassed all other constitutions since independence.
We at GPCC would particularly remember him for overseeing the drafting of a constitution that guaranteed religious freedoms as a fundamental human right.
The family, Party, and indeed Ghana has lost a great statesman. May his soul rest in perfect peace.”
Issued on behalf of the GPCC National Executive Council (NEC) by:
Rev. Emmanuel T. Barrigah
(General Secretary)
