Communications Director of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Solomon Nkansah says in as much as some NDC members dislike and do not agree with their party founder, John Jerry Rawlings, on some of his utterances, he is very instrumental in the party.
According to him, their ‘no nonsense leader’ must be tolerated by all if indeed the NDC wants to regain power in the next presidential elections.
Solomon told NEAT FM’s morning show host, Kwesi Aboagye that “Rawlings is a test for the NDC to pass. If we can’t tolerate him now, then it will be difficult for us in 2020.”
“Some of his comments about NDC are hard truth which many won’t agree. If they don’t agree with him [Rawlings], they should find a better way to address that than using the media to attack him. No matter what the situation is, we need Rawlings in our party. We must respect him,” he said on NEAT FM’s ‘Ghana Montie’.
Former President Jerry John Rawlings has said he does not hate the National Democratic Congress (NDC) but rather dislikes acts of corruption perpetrated by some officials of the party.
In an address at the 80th Ada Asafotufiami Festival last Saturday, the former President said his unflinching stance against corruption had created the false perception among some NDC faithful that he hates the party.
He said: "When I talk, they say I don't like NDC, no! I don't like stealing, I don't like disgrace so If NDC does good I will praise them if they are bad I will say it as well.
"If NPP does well, I will praise them, if they do bad I will hit them on their back".
He also chastised three former Presidents John Kufuor, Atta Mills and John Mahama for overseeing corruption during their tenures.
"I remember when I left office, it (corruption) was prevalent during Kufuor's tenure, during Mills tenure it continued and Mahama did same. I remember when Kufuor was leaving he did some bad things...".
However, he commended President Akufo-Addo for placing the Presidency on the line in the fight against illegal mining.
Ex-President Rawlings has since been barraged with insults and criticisms from his own party members, with notable ones from former Deputy Chief of Staff in Mahama's administration, Harry Sawyerr and Obed Asamoah.
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if the NDC knows what is good for them , they better get their acts together and listen to JJ Rawlings. The earlier the better
Let me state it clear , it's Ghanaians who supported former president John Jerry Rawlings before he was able to rule Ghana and Ghanaians by the will of Allah , we are humans no matter what your toes will be steps patients in really needed as coincided to be the father of the party . But now what we Ghanaians and as party supporters are witnessing fact , fact is not the best it shows clearly that former president Rawlings as join hands with now the ruling government . We are all in this country and saw how the New Patriotic Party conducted to you their stylesheet to you and National Democratic party and its supporters . Today it's amazing with what Ghanaians are witnessing fact is not best . Former president Rawlings and his family need to have the word called patients with them , today all what people's are talking saying about him and his family he as cause it to happen , the good of what's happen he should put immediately stop to the caused he as choosing which is not good to help the country and his family
My Akonta, ex-President JJR, is a force to reckon with in Ghana politics. Some arrogant NDC folks do not see it. The NDC cannot and can never win elections if they forget to respect and use the eminent R-factor. It is late as of now. Indeed, the NDC should not think of coming to power in 2020, no matter the abysmal performance of the NPP. My Akonta has learnt a lot, so your approach to him and my sister (Nana Konadu) should be done in a decent manner.
Is that the same Solomon Nkansah? Now reality has dawned on him in opposition so he is seeing the usefulness of Rawlings? He's not seen nothing yet. I wish the NDC bitter times in opposition. May they continue to denigrate the image of Rawlings forever. After all, they said they don't need him to win elections. The arrogance of power has been stripped bare/naked!
According to him, their ‘no ***barred word*** leader’ must be tolerated by all if indeed the NDC wants to regain power in the next presidential elections..... @Godfred so the first thing to come to ur mind is they are only tolerating him to come to power so even if he says the bad thing they will still tolerate him just cos they want to come to power so now what make solomon matured in this statement. hmmmm, master u didnt vote mahama from power u voted for him but just that he didnt will so u are saying u regret voting him out. You only regret not doing ur job well to retain power cos now u cant loot and share again. comfortable leaders
with or without jj ndc will survive and win elections.mr. whatever pls give us a break.
you can go ahead and vote for ndc so that all the national resources can be evenly distributed among "only one family"
WHAT IF HE DIES.NDC WILL NEVER EVER COME BACK POWER.CPP NEXT CORRUPT PARTY.
so NDC PEOPLE tell us if what Prez Rawlings has been saying are not true. Mahama as president for 4 years brought about shame to NDC and Ghana. steaaling steaaaaling steaaaling of money . soo corrupt. thievvves thievesss thieveeess thieveeees thiefves thiefs thievvvesssss ewiiiifo). RAWLINGS IS RIGHT, HE DOESNT HATE NDC BUT HATES CORRUPT PEOPLE IN THE PARTY.AND WHEN HE TALKS LOUTISH AND WHORISH PEOPLE LIKE VALERIE WATEVER HAVE THE EFRONTERY TO BISECT THEIR BOGGUS MOUTH TO SPEWWW GAARBBAGE.
What? Did I read you right? 7 months in government and you say what? I am even shocked for you. NDC destroyed Ghana's economy completely for 8 bad years and someone is taking steps to address the situation and you say what? Things were so bad that even oxygen for hospitals became scarce and medical doctors had to use torchlights to carry out operations in theatres. Maybe you were directly benefiting from NDC corruption and now that the tap is not flowing you are complaining but I can assure you that NDC is not coming back in the next generation (30 years). If in doubt, mark my words!!!!