Former Ghanian President Rawlings accused for plotting a coup!

Former President of Ghana, Jerry Rawlings has been accused by his successor President John Kufuor for plotting a coup.

Rawlings has denied the charge.

Rawlings, a former military man, took over power years back by staging a coup. He later returned to the barracks after handing over power to civilian rule.

The civilian leaders who took over power decided to arrest Rawlings and jail him.  This act by civilian leaders prompted another coup that removed them from power.

Rawling’s loyal military men, managed to return him to power as head of the military and president of the country.

After ruling the country for a number of years, Rawlings decided to return the country once again to civilian rule, but this time, he decided to stand as candidate for presidency as a civilian.

In the last elections, Rawlings did not contest for re-election in accordance with the constitution requirements that did not allow him to go for another term.

The transition was peaceful enabling Mr John Kufuor take over the presidency.

Details are yet to come out whether President Kufuor’s allegation is true.

This could be an attempt by a weaken president, because he is not able to fulfill his campaign promises, to get an excuse to arrest and detain Rawlings because he feels his power is threatened.

By Korir, APN

africanpress@chello.no