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Rawlings, Jerry 1947–
President of Ghana
At a Glance…
Jailed for Speaking Out
A Second Coup
Moved to Multi-Partyism
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The enigmatic and controversial Jerry Rawlings has been the head of state in Ghana continuously since 1981.
Rawlings, who took power during military coups in 1979 and 1981, more recently won Ghana’s first multi-party presidential election in 11 years by a sizable margin. Although opposition leaders characterize Rawlings as little more than a despot who has exerted every effort to curb democracy and freedom of speech in Ghana, his supporters counter that during his tenure as chief executive, Ghana’s economy has improved substantially, and local efforts to feed and educate the people have reversed trends toward poverty and insolvency.
Africa Report contributor Richard Joseph explained: “Unlike many military rulers in Africa, who can only hope to govern through the barrel of a gun, Jerry Rawlings has acquired a broad support
