Social media influencer, Prof Stephen Kwaku Asare has fired back at former President Rawlings on his recent comment that “times are hard” in Ghana.
Yesterday, MyNewsGh.com reported that former President Jerry John Rawlings has admitted for the first time that times are hard in Ghana and that under the current dispensation, nothing seems to be working.
Mr Rawlings observed that the hardship situation is so bad that it has taken a toll on persons performing even funerals. He advised that in such times, Ghanaians must support one another.
‘’We all know how hard things are in Ghana right now. Times are really hard and during critical moments such as this funeral, the expenses family incurs is a not a joke. Things are not going too well for a lot of people. So I am pleading with all of you, the way things are we have no choice but to help one another. I wish I could support’’ he said.
According to him, things are not going too well for many persons in the country, including himself; indicating that he wished he could do more in support of the bereaved family but “it is not easy” for him.
But Prof Azar believes Rawlings must explain what he means by the hardship because the state provides for him fully.
“Former head of state, Jerry Rawlings, says he is facing hardships. How can that be when the State provides him everything and has done so for the last 3 or so decades?” He said
“He gets free housing, free cars, free staff, free ex gratia, free allowances, free overseas trips, free pensions, etc. What exactly is the hardship? He must educate us.”
In a related development, President of IMANI Africa has added his voice to the “hardship discourse”.
“Did Rawlings really say that? Well, we are grateful for small mercies and please be your neighbour’s keeper and watchman and woman too. We live in dangerous times, but it will be well.” He wrote.
Source: MyNewsGh.com
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Ah, those npp sympathizers here what is their beef? All along, they thought Rawlings will always stay mute and allow nana addo to continue to mess things up? JJ is JJ, no one can change him. The honey moon with nana addo is over. If things are hard, you expect him to say things are easy just because he supported nana addo against John Mahama.
People from certain part of the country must be feared. One cannot bet on their loyalty. Hypocrisy trabalism skin pain among others.
You are getting it twisted. The person to fear is Nana Addo........Pay attention and you will see that the man is the most tactful president we have ever had. Watch house of cards (it's a series) and you will see.
True talk @ Mistrust. If these two begin their mission we have lost 2020. They are deadly especially Martin Amidu. I just dont trust him. His appointment is the biggest mistake of Nana Addo.
Hmmmm I have always advised NPP people especially Nana Addo not to trust Rawlings and Martin Amidu. They are on a mission. NPP must listen to Ken's advise.
Truth will always remain truth no matter how long it last. The hardship in this country now is unprecedented. U cant even borrow from a colleague. Even Nana Addo's newly found love Rawlings cannot hide the fact anymore.
Is this a professor talking, he might have been heavily drunk. So if you enjoy free state suuport you don't have eyes to observe things? Why do we have people who hate for the sake of hating. What has Rawlings done wrong by stating the obvious. Professor Gimifo.