Former president of the republic of Ghana Flt. Lt. Jerry John Rawlings celebrated his 70th birthday yesterday (June 22) and many Ghanaians have paid glowing tribute to him. One of such persons is Ghanaian actor Van Vicker who described the ex-soldier as one of the greatest Ghanaian leaders of all time.
In an interview with ghanaweb, the fresh-faced actor said, “I think Papa J is one of the greatest leaders Ghana has ever had. The way he speaks… He can sell you pig in a bag. The media just love his utterances. This is a man whose presence alone says a thousand words. Without saying a single word, he appears and he has said so many things by just looking at him. Can I say I want to be like him? He inspires me in so many different ways. Who knows? I’m walking in your footsteps,”
Mr. Rawlings has indeed etched his name in the history of our politics and we would like to use this opportunity to wish him a belated birthday.
