Founder of the opposition National Democratic Congress [NDC], Former President John Jerry Rawlings doubts the possibility of his own party unseating the incumbent New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the 2020 general elections.
He has predicted more than a term in office for the NPP under President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, after admitting that Nana Addo is doing well in office.
Clearly impressed with the achievements of current administration, the former president however, believes there is more room for improvement.
Rawlings made this ‘shocking’ revelation when the CEO of EIB Network, Nathan Kwabena Anokye Adisi affectionately known as ‘Bola Ray’, called on him to officially invite him (Rawlings) to the launch of his (Bolaray) biography come September 21, 2017.
When asked if he thinks Nana Addo and his NPP-led government will only rule for a term in office and likely for the NDC to regain power in 2020, the ex-president replied; “These people think they can unseat this man [Akufo-Addo] in 2020...NPP? After only four years? No!"
Papa J as he is affectionately called in political circles, however added that “If they do well in enough… And so far it doesn’t look too bad”.
The former president, who ruled Ghana for close to two decades, also raised concerned about the environment and feels more could be done to address issues about that sector.
Source: King Edward Ambrose Washman Addo/Peacefmonline.com/ Twitter: @Washman5/ Instagram: Ambrose_wash
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Since 1992 has any political party in Ghana history rule the country for only one term in office. NDC 1993 to 2000 NPP 2001 to 2008 NDC 2009 to 2016 NPP 2016 to .... Let set the record straight.
u don't need to be told off........
The man who does not mince words. TELLS IT LIKE IT IS.
Who does this man think he is, God? a big NO. Always Mahama is corrupt. Were you a saint then and even now? You have turn deaf ears to the mass corruption in your new affiliated party, NPP. Mahama is going back to the Flagstaff House live come 2020. Rawlings, you not our God and you'll never ever be. The days we sing praises for you are simply over. Give us a break or you can decide to leave Ghana period. We sick and tired of your dictatorship.
Papa J is right NDC should forget ruling Ghana for now because Ghanaians have now seen the difference competent and incompetent .
Even Nana Addo is experienced enough to know that JJ is dreaming because 3.2years is a long way to go in Politics. Remember the euphoria that greeted Single Spine increases in salaries... Yet by 2012 NDC was struggling to stay in Power.
J,J RAWLING IS THE MOST HONEST LEADER GHANA AFRICA AND THe WORLD HAVE SEEN, GHANA PEOPLE WilL SOON Award him a present , from ghana people
HMMMMMM.NDC HAS NOTHING TO OFFER GHANAIANS APART FROM THINKING ABOUT ELECTIONS AND HOW TO WIN IT.ITS BLATANTLY TRUE THAT MOST POLITICIANS ARE CROOKS AND THIEEEVEES THERE MUST BE EXCEPTIONS RESERVED FOR ONE OUT OF A HUNDRED IN AFRICA.RAWLINGS RULED FOR 20 YEARS WHAT DID HE OFFER GHANAIANS APART FROM KILLING AND MURDERING PEOPLE ALL TO STEAL FROM THE VERY PEOPLE HE CLAIMS HE CAME TO LIBERATE FROM THE ANALS OF POVERTY.YES NANA ADDO NOT ONLY WILL HE WIN THE 2020 ELECTIONS, IF FOR 20 YEARS RAWLINGS COULD NOT OFFER US ANYTHING GOOD FOLLOWED BY MAHAMA ANOTHER HERMETIC NDC DESPOT OF CORRUPTION THEN WHAT IS IN THERE FOR NPP WHO HAS PROVED THAT INSTEAD OF STEALLING AND WASTING OUR MONIES ON V8S AND HOUSES FOR FRIENDS OUR RESOURCES COULD BE CHANNELLED FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL,GHANAIANS IN THEIR UTMOST THINKING ARE BEGINNING TO WISE UP AND BE CLEVER.NO JUNIOR JESUS CONCEPT WILL DECEIVE US ANYMORE. THE NPP WILL STAY FOR ANOTHER 50 YEARS.THE NDC WILL DISSOLVE INTO OBLIVION NEVER TO REGAIN ITS STRENGHT AGAIN. MARK MY WORDS.ONLY TIME WILL TELL.
Here is comes. JJ will be the first president of TVT.2020.
JJ is campainging to be president in 2024