Rawlings’ mother confirmed dead at age 101

Mother of former President Jerry John Rawlings who marked her 101 birthday recently is confirmed dead. 

Madam Victoria Agbotui turned 101 on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 and celebrated the day in the company of Mr Rawlings and his wife.

Multiple sources close to the Rawlings’ family confirmed this information to Citi News.

The sources also told Citi News that Madam Agbotui had been unwell for some time now.

She was firmly behind her son in all aspects of his life [including his political career], however, she first appeared in the political scene when her son staged a coup in 1979.

She was also the head of the catering department at the presidency during her son’s reign.