Former President Jerry John Rawlings

The office of former President Jerry John Rawlings has dismissed rumours making rounds in the media about the demise of his mother, Victoria Agbotui.

In a statement issued by the communications directorate of the former president and signed by Kobina Andoh Amoakwa on Wednesday, the former president disclosed that Madam Agbotui is alive, hale and hearty and urged members of the public to disregard the reports.

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Madam Agbotui, whom the former president never ceases to credit with his upbringing, will turn 100 years in a few months time.

Below is the statement:

Source: Adomonline.com