President Akufo-Addo, Bawumia Join NDC To Mourn Late Jerry Rawlings; Suspend Campaign Activities And Declare A Week Of Mourning

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and his Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawuia have their opposition, the NDC to mourn former President Jerry John Rawlings who sadly passed on earlier today, November 12 with the suspension of all campaign activities.

In a statement from the Jubilee House sighted by zionfelix.net, the President, Nana Akufo–Addo said he, “together with his Vice President have suspended all political campaigns.”

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The government has also declared a seven-day national day of mourning following the death of former President, Jerry John Rawlings.

Additionally, flags across the country are to be flown at half-mast.

The President also said the government will work closely with the family of the late Former President and “give him a fitting state funeral.”

These presidential orders are to take effect from tomorrow, Friday, November 13, 2020, to Friday, November 20, 2020.

Kindly read full statement below;