Why Rawlings trended after Gabon's military takeover in 2023
Published:
3 months ago
Source:
GhanaWeb
The late former President, Flt. Lt. Jerry John Rawlings, made headlines on social media following a military coup in Gabon in August 2023. The coup resulted in the ousting of former President Ali Bongo Ondimba, who had ruled the country for a combined total of 53 years with his father. Rawlings, who is idolised by some Ghanaians for his key role in military coups in the country, sparked debates among netizens.