Jerry John Rawlings (22 June 1947 – 12 November 2020) [1] was a Ghanaian military officer, aviator, and politician who led the country briefly in 1979 and then from 1981 to 2001. Rawlings), military and political leader in Ghana who twice (1979, 1981) overthrew the government and seized power. His second period of rule (1981–2001) afforded Ghana political stability and competent economic management. Learn more about Jerry J. Jerry John Rawlings (22 June 1947 – 12 November 2020) [1] was a Ghanaian military officer, aviator, and politician who led the country briefly in 1979 and then from 1981 to 2001. Aug 20, 2025 · After the failed 15 May 1979 mutiny, Flight Lieutenant Jerry John Rawlings’ fiery words in court wrote his destiny as Ghana’s leader for 20 years. Feb 10, 2025 · As Ghana celebrated the 43rd anniversary of the 31st December Movement, the legacy of President Jerry John Rawlings continues to resonate across the political and social landscape of the country. This edited volume examines the leadership and legacyofGhana’sJerry John Rawlings within the broader context of Africa’s leadership and democratic governance. View allOct 29, 2025 · Ghanaians have Jerry John Rawlings to thank for the almost 33 years of democracy that the country has enjoyed since the inauguration of the Fourth Republic in January 1993. Rawlings rose to prominence following a series of military coups in Ghana, eventually leading a successful coup in 1981 that established him as the head of a military regime. Aug 20, 2025 · After the failed 15 May 1979 mutiny, Flight Lieutenant Jerry John Rawlings’ fiery words in court wrote his destiny as Ghana’s leader for 20 years. Feb 10, 2025 · As Ghana celebrated the 43rd anniversary of the 31st December Movement, the legacy of President Jerry John Rawlings continues to resonate across the political and social landscape of the country. This edited volume examines the leadership and legacyofGhana’sJerry John Rawlings within the broader context of Africa’s leadership and democratic governance. Oct 29, 2025 · Ghanaians have Jerry John Rawlings to thank for the almost 33 years of democracy that the country has enjoyed since the inauguration of the Fourth Republic in January 1993. Rawlings rose to prominence following a series of military coups in Ghana, eventually leading a successful coup in 1981 that established him as the head of a military regime.