FILE - In this Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009 file photo, former Ghanaian president Jerry Rawlings attends the inauguration ceremony of Ghana's new President John Atta Mills in Accra, Ghana.
In a tribute Wednesday, Ghanaās President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo recalled the countryās political past saying it āculminated in the emergence of President Rawlings in the political space,ā adding that he was ācharismatic, energetic and fearlessā and won āadmirers and lifelong enemies."
He won the elections and was sworn in as president in 1993 and served two elected four-year terms, leaving office in 2001.
AdGhana commemorations for Rawlings lasted four days, beginning Sunday with a service at the Holy Spirit Cathedral.
In addition to his wife, Rawlings is survived by three daughters: Zanetor Rawlings, Yaa Asantewaa Rawlings, Amina Rawlings; and one son, Kimathi Rawlings.