Following the viral reports that the former president of Ghana, Jerry Rawlings died of COVID-19, the family of late former has cleared the air on the cause of his death.
Rawlings was confirmed dead on Thursday morning at age 73
Contrary to reports, the family in a statement signed by Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, said Rawlings died after a brief illness.
The statement read: “It is with deep sadness that the family of His Excellency Jerry John Rawlings (Rtd), informs the general public that the former President of the Republic died on Thursday morning after a short illness.
“We request privacy at this difficult moment. Details of funeral arrangements will be announced in due course.”
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