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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"Oyiwa"
Mr. Rawlings is now a pure NPP campaigner, like Peter Amewu last said, the time the 2016 election was ongoing and Nana was leading that Rawlings called to tell them that the plan worked. Rawling denied this but today Rawlings is confirming it. You can even pray for Nana to be president for life yet there will be a day he will be removed like you Rawlings was removed. Remember if you are fighting for your safety not to be arrested by Nana administration do that without hurting the very party you created. We didn't know that you feared death but killed the innocent. Your atrocities are worse
For JEM his wife and IBRAHIM to use NDC to steal then the party should stay in opposition forever say PAPA J the GOD of NDC.hahaha
J.J. and his wife Nana Konadu don't think about NDC, they are only concerned about the safety of their children because of the killings of mainly UP and NPP sympathizers during the PNDC days.
We have 1189 days to the next elections in Ghana and anything unforeseeable can rear its heard and the consequences can be conceived which can ursurp all our planning and imagination.
Why not him being president forever? suddenly Rawlings has become the campaign manager of Nana Ado, all those fooooo0oool in NPP who used to hate him for killing Ghanaians are now singing his praises. It is ok to just kill leaders and come back to praise the thin god Nana Ado then you are hero. That is Ghana for you
Baaaaaam. That's all I want to hear papa J
Ay3 ka!
No big deal boss. After all you also rulled for twenty years and we are still alive. Nana Addo and NPP can also rule for the next 24 - 30 years.
Those who have ears to listen to what Papa JJ is saying, ndc you are dead by this one sentence, enjoy your shock and never recover, don't think of coming back soon.