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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What is preventing him from joining the npp. He should join them and stop this display of ediocy.
Every wise NDC supporter would advise himself about Rawlings at this time. It is clear that the man is no more in love with the ndc party, so the earlier they get rid of him the better. All the ndc need to do is to explain to the grassroot that JJ is toiling with their emotions and no would would love him any longer. The party should start waging a campaign against him in the volta region in particular, because as soon as the people of volta reject him there is nothing he can do again. The party is for the people of the volta region. If JJ has decided to destroy the party then, the people of the region should not love him any more since he is joking with their emotions. How can you command reject in ndc when you keep showing this nun sense. They should sack him to go and join the npp. Then everyone knows he is not the founder of ndc. Your actions lead led to the defeat of the party and you have consistently keeping on doing the same things you did even when the party is in opposition.
Bam!! God bless you
Now Nana Addo is no more tia tia ? Oh Rawlings you are short of words. You do not have interest in your own party now ? All eyes are watching as your own Volterians fear you and do not trust you anymore.
1. Nana Addo - 8 years 2. Bawumiah - 8 years 3. Somebody in NPP - 8 years 4. Kojo Oppong Nkrumah - 8 years 5. Another somebody in NPP - 8 years 6. Many somebodies in NPP - 96 years ... 7. Maybe NDC - 2 years ... ( impeachment ) 8. Then many more somebodies in NPP - 2,000 years ....
Your account has been loaded with block money just this morning after u went to to see Nana yesterday with accompanied students as cover up. Mr Parkingson.....Minam na mi popo
freedom of speech. stop the ***barred word***
The same NPP that considers JJ as a murderer and ***barred word*** (julor). The tables will soon turn. The man has lost influence in the NDC and he thinks the NPP can accept him
it looks like the ndc maggots are back from their hideout. they only come here to attack ple for saying the truth. but when their leaders refuses to use the brains and make ***barred word*** statements they will hide in shame. papa J has said the truth and until u ple(ndc) begin to use ur brains, opposition will be ur portion forever which will be good for mother Ghana.
And so we should be jumping in the air? Go and shave you beard JJ. You are getting mad