Remain Resolute, Vigilant To Ensure Free and Fair Elections

Former Ghanaian president, Jerry John Rawlings has enjoined all Ghanaians to remain resolute and vigilant and ensure that the electoral process is transparent, free and fair. He is also cautioning all stakeholders to operate above reproach. President Rawlings made the call in a statement he issued to admonish all Ghanaians to ensure the country continues … Read more

Uphold Ghana’s Democracy On Dec. 7

Two of Ghana’s global icons have enjoined all Ghanaians to uphold the democratic credentials of the country when they cast their ballots on Wednesday, December 7, 2016. A former UN Secretary General, Mr Kofi Annan, and a former President of the Republic, Flt Lt Jerry John Rawlings, in separate statements ahead of the country’s presidential … Read more

Political Temperature Steeply Up

Former President Jerry John Rawlings has observed that the political temperature in the country has risen “steeply” with just six days to the general elections. He has, in a statement, urged politicians and party supporters to avoid foul language and violence in the leas-up to the polls. “Unfortunately, with exactly one week to go before … Read more

Refrain From Harsh Language

Former President Jerry John Rawlings has urged Ghanaians to refrain from the use of harsh language but be firm as Ghana starts Special Voting Thursday. In a statement released Wednesday, he said “Ghana relatively peaceful elections since the advent of the Fourth Republic in 1992. As in all elections across the world, there have been … Read more

Rawlings Cautions Ghana’s Military Against Intimidating Posture On Election Day

Former President Jerry John Rawlings has advised Ghana’s military against any form of intimidation on December 7 to allow the people choose a president and members of parliament. Making reference to the recent warning issued by the heads of the Armed Forces, President Rawlings said there is the need for the rank and file of the … Read more