Former President Jerry John Rawlings who turns 70 today Thursday, 22 June will celebrate the day with a lunch in honour of living Ghanaian World War II veterans and some senior citizens.
In a statement, Mr Rawlings said he wanted to remind Ghanaians about the role the World War II veterans played in Ghana’s political history and intends to raise support for them and other citizens.
“Today’s luncheon in Accra will celebrate the senior citizens and also help to raise awareness about their welfare,” the statement said.
Mr Rawlings was the Special Guest of Honour at a symposium on the environment held at the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences in Accra on Wednesday, 21 June, 2017.
Speakers at the event included the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, John Peter Amewu, the Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Kwabena Frimpong Boateng, and a former Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency, Dr Peter Acquah.
On Thursday evening, Mr Rawlings will be the Special Guest at the premiere of Damaged Goods, a play by James Ebo Whyte at the National Theatre in Accra.
Source:Ghana/AccraFM.com
