Kufuor is the Worst “Constitutional Terrorist” I have ever seen – Rawlings

Former President Flt. Lt. Jerry John Rawlings says the ex-president John Agyekum Kufuor’s government was the worst in terms of corruption and constitutional breaches.

Rawlings described Kufuor as the worst “constitutional terrorist” he has ever come across, owing to the “constitutional transgressions” he alleged he witnessed in his government.

“The persecution, the corruption that was going on, and some of the killings that were taking place [in Kufuor’s government]”.

“I’m saying so because, in this lifetime of mine, that man [Kufuor] was one of the worst constitutional terrorists I’ve ever come across,” a visibly frustrated Rawlings said.

“If I have to criticize or expose this man once in a while, and that appears to be earning him public sympathy, then I don’t see why I should criticize people who have committed fewer offenses,”

Jerry John Rawlings handed over power to JA Kufuor on January 7, 2001.

Rawlings believes that the man who succeeded him was presiding over corrupt activities which were having a great effect on the country’s economy.

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Meanwhile, Kufuor had earlier said allegations being raised by Rawlings on his government should be disregarded.

Kufuor said Rawlings should be the last person to question his integrity.

“He [Rawlings] talks about integrity? You know that is like the pot calling the kettle black… He is the last person to talk about integrity”, Mr. Kufuor’s spokesperson said in an interview on Joy FM.

Watch full interview of Rawlings below