The visiting Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, on Thursday, July 30, honoured the memory of former President Jerry John Rawlings by laying a wreath on his tomb at a ceremony at the Military Cemetery in Accra attended by the Rawlings family. The Gabon leader who arrived in Ghana on Tuesday said President Rawlings' sense of patriotism and dedication to Africa's cause was an inspiration to him and the people of Gabon. In a short statement read on his behalf, President Oligui Nguema said President Rawlings’ commitment, leadership and attachment to the ideals of sovereignty, justice and progress will continue to inspire present and future generations. I will like to hail the contributions of this great man to a strong and united Africa,” the Gabonese President said. Ms. Yaa Asantewaa Agyeman-Rawlings also expressed the family’s sincere appreciation to the Government of Ghana for its continued support in preserving the memory of President Rawlings.