Wreath-Laying Ceremony Held to Mark Sixth Anniversary of Jerry John Rawlings’ Passing

Story by: Regina Bless

A wreath-laying ceremony has been held at the Military Cemetery on Thursday, November 12, 2026, to commemorate the sixth anniversary of the passing of former President and military leader, Flight Lieutenant Jerry John Rawlings.

The ceremony brought together members of the former President’s family, representatives of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and senior military officers to honour his memory and reflect on his contribution to Ghana’s history.

His daughter, Madam Yaa Asantewaa Rawlings, laid the first wreath on behalf of his children, while retired Colonel Joshua Agbotui laid another on behalf of the Agbotui and allied families.

The final wreath was laid by the NDC General Secretary, Mr. Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, on behalf of the party, in recognition of the former President’s service to Ghana and his place in the country’s political history.

Among the dignitaries present were members of the Rawlings family, a delegation from the NDC Headquarters, Chief of Staff at the General Headquarters, Air Vice Marshal Joshua Lartei Mensah-Larkai; Deputy Chief Staff Officer in charge of Logistics, Rear Admiral Francis Ayitevi Nyarko; and Deputy Chief Staff Officer in charge of Operations and Training, Major General Glover Annan.

The ceremony served as an occasion to remember the late former President, whose leadership and role in Ghana’s political development remain part of the country’s history.