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.
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Frankly; although JJ Rawlings opinion on the question of NDC/NPP winning or losing the next election is neither here nor there; to me it is irrelevant today because in politics one can never say never in politics besides to me all politicians are the same - MANIPULATORS AND CORRUPT besides for me Nana Addo is no exception because he is politician besides if you have not being caught it does not mean you do not have the capacity to still as a politician ; the trouble with JJ Kwakuwi Rawlings comments are that they are sheer toxic arrogant and an exhibition of breath taking attitude of this tribalist tendencies and naivity ;this man is a thiff and a manipulator calling his own party members 'these people think' and 'if they do well enough' ; WHAT KIND OF FOUNDER IS THIS ? this is a man who came to power through his own image of violence ; sowed the seeds of stilling ; sowed the seeds of disrespect ; sowed the seeds of tribalism and nepotism ; an incompetent ewe/ayigbe full who could not understand that there is a difference between TALENT ; PAPER QUALIFICATION AND CREATIVE LEADERSHIP ; he moulded his party on the backs of these so called mediocre educated illiterates called grassroots ; uneducated 'KOBOLO' riff- raffs whose only belief was the use of guns and muscles ; today the socio-economic times have changed with the internet ; people now know and believe JJ Rawlings was a fraudester and thiff ; his party never won an election Ghana and the man was in power for almost 20 years and formed this mafia NDC party full of Kriminal elements ; TODAY JJ RAWLINGS CALLS THE SAME PEOPLE HE MOULDED "THESE PEOPLE'; WHAT PIECE OF VINTAGE ARROGANCE AND DISRESPECT ; IF I WAS A MEMBER OF THE NDC PARTY : I WILL JUST GIVE THIS KRIMINAL JJ RAWLINGS sOME TOXIC THOUGHT AND LEAVE THE NDC PARTY : HOW COULD YOU !!!!!!!';EVEN IF YOU DO NOT LIKE THE PARTY AGAIN PLEASE DO NOT CALL THEM AN 'IT' OR A PARTY OF NON ENTITYIES !!!!
Rawlings is just being candid. Nana Addo is doing very well as a president and Ghanaians will certainly vote for him again, there's no doubt about this.
This shows that npp and ndc are the same. they are all in the business of raping Ghana wherever they can. as for rawlings he barks at whatever is convenient to him. the guys has no morals. what did he do when he was president for more than thirty years? nothing. the jj years is the most backward years for Ghana.sheikh ahmadou saint akufo addo must prosecute and jail him now.
Ghanaians don't like the truth. Papa J would say the truth whether its against his party or not. Ndc people don't like the truth. Ghanaians voted for Nana because of what he said he would so if he is delivering on his promises why wouldn't Ghanaians vote for him again. This is simple you don't need an Einstein to tell you this. You lot expected him to lambast Nana and he didn't so you are calling him a ***barred word***. Those insulting him are rather the ***barred word*** ***barred word***.
JJ is a big fuuull, who was he describing as "these people". As a founder of a party, it this how to talk about your own party. John mahama and Co should keep doing their unity tour because it's clear ndc has no more favor from JJ.
I think he has taken bribe from Nana addo destroy ndc. If not I don't see why a founder of a party would do this. He and amidu has bowed to destroy the ndc, as long as those they hate are in leadership positions in the party. It is on the basis that he is doing this. What he has said will anger a lot party faithfuls, and people will insult him for this thereby creating more divisions in the party. He knows exactly what he is doing. What must be done is for the party elders to dismiss him entirely, so that if he is critiquing then everyone ones he is no more in ndc. He is no more relevant for the party with this attitude, so his dismissal will not affect the fortunes of the party, after all he says you will lose in 2020.
Ghanaians hate the truth and this will kill us
Even Libya Mugabe left the seat.papa j, don't worry.NDC will not stay for opposition for ever. Kuffour brought nhia,free maternal care,school feeding program n what hv ,yet npp left power.continue to be hypocrite, they will get u one day.
@ AGYEPONG.....I BELIEVE YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO BE AT THE PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL FOR CLOSE MONITORING. YOU HAVE NO MORAL RIGHT TO INSULT AN ELDERLY CITIZEN, SIMPLY BECAUSE HE'S CALLING A SPADE "A SPADE" AND NOT A BIG SPOON.... THE IMPUDENCE OF A DYING COCROACH. HOW DARE YOU INSULT PAPA J, JUST BECAUSE HE IS VERY MUCH COMFORTABLE WITH THE CURRENT AFFAIRS OF THE NATION, THANKS TO GOD, HIS EX. NANA ADDO DANKWAH AKUFO ADDO AND HIS ABLE TEAM....MASSA, GO AND HUG A TRANSFORMER....NICOMPOOP LIKE YOU.
So Nana Ado has grown tall now mr Rawlings? If Nana doesn't jail Rawlings then it means he supported Rawlings killings.