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He led a military junta until 1992, and then served two terms as the democratically elected President of Ghana. “The most dangerous mistake of any political force is to forget its roots" - John Jerry  Rawlings, 6. Genuine electoral processes conducted without fear or intimidation, without the harsh use of our armed forces, produces a cleansing effect in society and reassures the people that their will has prevailed. Don't miss a thing, get the latest updates to fuel your conversation daily, 5 adorable photos of Juliet Ibrahim and rapper boyfriend, Yvonne Nelson wants to break the Internet with this topless photo. “People with conscience are sometimes appalled by the extreme insensitivity displayed by some political appointees. You included. "I, Rawlings will not turn round and commit the very crime for which another man lost his life" … “Whatever form of government we adopt as a people to suit our peculiar circumstances, our basic tenet is our common yearning and concern for every individual; for politics, whatever its colour must be an avenue to serve our fellowmen.”, 9. Lt. Jerry John Rawlings is a year older today, June 22, 2017. As he celebrates his 70th birthday today, we have selected 7 of his quotes that we love. The denial of the will of the people and its attendant corruption is what used to generate the coups of the past. 7. I, Rawlings will not turn round and commit the very crime for which another man lost his life. Flt. Rawlings is married to Nana Konadu Agyeman and they have three daughters namely Ezanetor Rawlings, Yaa Asantewaa Rawlings, Amina Rawlings; and one son, Kimathi Rawlings. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. “Food is a political weapon…Africa’s foremost defence is self-sufficiency in food. What is required is the integrity of leadership and ability to empower the people. Submit your stories now via social or: WhatsApp: +233507713497 Email: eyewitness@pulse.com.gh, Pulse GH is Ghana's new media publisher. 10 powerful quotes by Jerry John Rawlings 1. Jerry John Rawlings is a former Ghanaian military leader and subsequent politician who ruled the country from 1981 to 2001 and also for a brief period in 1979. If we want to distance our political dispensation from coup d’états then it is incumbent upon us to maintain the sanctity of the right of choice and the electoral process.”, 10. “The most dangerous mistake of any political force is to forget its roots.”. Leadership should have confidence in our people and not feel intimidated by empowering them.”, Leave your email to receive our newsletter, Get the news that matters from one of the leading news sites in Ghana, Drop your mail and be the first to get fresh news. I wonder how many of you will pass" - John Jerry  Rawlings, 3. I would dare you to go and line up some of your finest policemen, some of your finest head of states, some of your finest, what you call it “judges”, make any allegations against me. “It is not the absence of military interventions, which we seem to have achieved that will restore democracy, freedom, justice and development. Leadership should have confidence in our people and not feel intimidated by empowering them.”, 4. The worst crime is to abuse the trust reposed in us and thus, destroy the hope of our people; that the sacrifices we make will yield a better future for all of us.” ‘The Way Ahead.’ Nation-wide radio and television broadcast by the chairman of the PNDC Flt… Here are 10 of his most powerful quotes on politics: 1.“I, Rawlings will not turn round and commit the very crime for which another man lost his life.” The denial of the will of the people and its attendant corruption is what used to generate the coups of the past. Submit your stories now via social or: Thank you! If we want to distance our political dispensation from coup d’états then it is incumbent upon us to maintain the sanctity of the right of choice and the electoral process.”, Subscribe to 2. pulse.com.gh, Join 10,000 others, get the latest African business trends, profiles and news straight to your inbox. You included. “Democracy is not realised merely by having a machinery for registering voters and getting them to vote every four years, but also by there being a machinery for identifying the needs of those voters in between the election periods, and monitoring the realization of those needs.”, 3. The unprecedented levels of corruption, offensive show of power and opulence by some at a time when our country requires prudence and frugality is something that I call on President Mahama and his vice to set their eyes on”, 10. I wonder how many of you will pass. He became president from 1993 to 2001. 1. He is Ghana’s longest-serving president. Take me through a chemical interrogation, I will be the one who will pass. “People with conscience are sometimes appalled by the extreme insensitivity displayed by some political appointees. The former head of state and president of Ghana, Flt. 24/7 live news & videos, Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter! I wonder how many of you will pass. He was born in Accra, Ghana to Victoria Agbotui and  James Ramsey John, a chemist from the United Kingdom. "I would dare you to go and line up some of your finest policemen, some of your finest head of states, some of your finest, what you call it “judges”, make any allegations against me. “The test of religious belief is not in pious platitudes and cautious charity, but in positive and creative action.”, 5. 1. One of the questions you want to ask. Today marks the 69th birthday of former President Jerry John Rawlings who was born on June 22, 1947 to Victoria Agbotui and the late James Ramsey John, a chemist from the United Kingdom. 5. “The most dangerous mistake of any political force is to forget its roots.”, 9. privacy policy and European users agree to data transfer policy. "It is not the absence of military interventions, which we seem to have achieved that will restore democracy, freedom, justice and development. 4. The unprecedented levels of corruption, offensive show of power and opulence by some at a time when our country requires prudence and frugality is something that I call on President Mahama and his vice to set their eyes on”. 2. One of the questions you want to ask. By the following morning, one was dead. I would dare you to go and line up some of your finest policemen, some of your finest head of states, some of your... 3. “The test of religious belief is not in pious platitudes and cautious charity, but in positive and creative action.”, 6. Take me through a chemical interrogation, I will be the one who will pass. “Food is a political weapon…Africa’s foremost defence is self-sufficiency in food. You have successfully subscribed to receive the pulse.com.gh newsletter pulse.com.gh. Lt. Jerry John Rawlings is a year older today, June 22, 2017. 3. Here are 10 of his most powerful quotes on politics: 1.“I, Rawlings will not turn round and commit the very crime for which another man lost his life.”, 2. READ ALSO: Yvonne Nelson wants to break the Internet with this topless photo, 1. “On the contrary, he once told me never to be deceived by anybody to attack Rawlings, because once I do that it will be the end of my political career”. Democracy is not realised merely by having a machinery for registering voters and getting them to vote every four years, but also by there being a machinery for identifying the needs of those voters in between the election periods, and monitoring the realization of those needs.