General News of Friday, 13 November 2020Source: rainbowradioonline.comRawlings stepped on a lot of toes but had a good side - Dr. TuffourFounding member of the New Patriotic Party, Dr. Kwame Amoako TuffuorDr. Kwame Amoako Tuffuor, a founding member of the New Patriotic Party, has stressed on the need for Ghanaians not to lose sight of the fact that former President Jerry John Rawlings stepped on several toes despite all his good sides. According to him, although the late Rawlings had good intentions and wanted the nation to progress, some of his approaches were extreme and brought pain to others. Speaking to Kwabena Agyapongon on Rainbow Radio 87.5FM, he opined that the late Rawlings can be commended for his probity and accountability agenda which was to prevent corruption and ensure accountable leadership. This he added was remarkable and as a nation, it is something we must celebrate the late president for. He commended the late Rawlings for his contribution to electrification to the northern parts of the country, his agenda to expand railways to other parts of the country, and his contribution to constitutional rule.

Source: GhanaWeb November 13, 2020 12:56 UTC