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Princess Amina Agyemang-Rawlings, the third daughter of the late former President Jerry John Rawlings couldn't hold back her tears as she read a tribute on behalf of her mother, Nana Konadu Agyemang-Rawlings.

Realising her sister was crying and finding it difficult to complete the tribute, Dr Zanetor Agyemang-Rawlings, came to stand behind her to encourage her on.

It was an emotional moment as her mother could also not hold back her tears.

Part of the tribute read:

"Our home went from our little oasis to an open refuge for all manner of people that believed in your cause. You were passionate and open-hearted, sharing all you had without a thought for yourself. You were passionate and open-hearted, sharing all you had without a thought for yourself...After the arrival of Yaa Asantewaa, it felt like the nation was at its peak with hardship. In spite of this Jerry, your gift of sharing knew no bounds. You would bring different people into our apartment for tea, coffee, and any meal you could lay your hands on in our kitchen. I tried countless times to hide the meagre provisions we had for the children but somehow you always discovered my stash; much to the mirth of your friends”

“You expected me to prove my worth, by refusing to help my organization financially and challenging me flatly to raise my own funds if I felt the cause was important enough . . . Today, I appreciate and understand the importance of separating my NGO, Women’s Movement work from government business. I went all around the world boldly fundraising and shamelessly negotiating in different sectors for opportunities for Ghanaian women and children . . . With your help and support we were able to fight for the rights of women."

Former President Jerry John Rawlings died on Thursday, November 12, 2020, at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra, after a short illness.