Former Black Stars captain, Asamoah Gyan, is among athletes paying tribute to the family of former President Jerry John Rawlings, after his sudden death.
The Legon Cities forward in a post on twitter, referred the former Head of state as a Hero.
R.I.P 💔💔💔💔. Thank you for everything. Ghanaians will always remember you hero. 💔💔💔🙏🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/vor2EdXFjE
— ASAMOAH GYAN (@ASAMOAH_GYAN3) November 12, 2020
The former Ghanaian leader died on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital after a short illness.
He was known for his active involvement in sports, particularly boxing.
Therefore, it was not surprising how athletes remembered the charismatic ‘Papa J’.
REST IN PEACE JERRY JOHN RAWLINGS 💔 ✌🏾 #jerryjohnrawlings
— Akwasi Frimpong OLY (@FrimpongAkwasi) November 12, 2020
We are heartbroken to hear of the passing of former Ghana President H.E. Jerry John Rawlings.
Our hearts and thoughts are with his immediate family, his party, government and the people of Ghana.
may he rest in Peace.#MEDSC #MauveandYellow 💜💛 #MEDSCtotheNextLevel pic.twitter.com/BnPWo8HPwC
— Medeama SC (@MedeamaSC) November 12, 2020
Hearts mourn the loss of former President Rawlings. Read the details below:https://t.co/9pSlnlThD2
🔴🟡🔵#AHOSC pic.twitter.com/WHAVmqp17d
— Phobians (@HeartsOfOakGH) November 12, 2020
