NDC suspends campaign over death of party Founder Rawlings

The Presidential candidate of the largest opposition NDC, John Dramani Mahama has announced the suspension of his campaign tour of the Ashanti Region and all NDC campaigns across the country.

This follows the demise of the party’s Founder and former President of Ghana, Jerry John Rawlings on Thursday.

A statement issued by the John Mahama campaign team mourned the former leader and Founder describing him as an iconic figure.

Former President Jerry John Rawlings has passed away at the Korle Bu Teaching hospital in Accra.

Reports say Mr Rawlings has been on admission at KBTH since Sunday.

The passing of the former military leader comes weeks after the demise of his mother.