Regional News of Monday, 16 November 2020Source: GNAChiefs eulogise ex-President RawlingsLate President Jerry John RawlingsTogbega Atakora Tsedze VII, Paramount Chief of Alavanyo Traditional Area, has credited ex-President Rawlings with the country’s sustainable democracy. Togbega Tsedze in an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA), said the late Rawlings had made the citizenry to understand that everyone could be punished for misbehaviour and that no one was untouchable. The Paramount Chief said the spirit of volunteerism espoused by ex-President Rawlings was on the decline, describing it as a worrying trend and expressed the hope his demise would rekindle the spirit. She said the late Statesman had fought a good fight and deserved the praises of citizens, adding that "let us praise people for their good works, while they are alive." Togbe Adzimah V, Divisional Chief of Gbi-Abansi, noted that "former President Rawlings has been the greatest leader or president of our generation."

Source: GhanaWeb November 16, 2020 00:45 UTC