General News of Thursday, 28 November 2019Source: mynewsgh.comRe: Rawlings angry with ‘independent’ Western Togoland separatists - MinisterJerry John RawlingsFormer President Jerry John Rawlings who hails from Volta Region is angry at the secession campaign by the Homeland Study Group Foundation (HSGF) MyNewsGh.com reports. “Former President Rawlings and Dr Obed Asamoah have written to the government they are not happy by group’s activities”, Deputy Minister of Defense, revealed on Kumasi-based Otec FM afternoon political talkshow monitored by MyNewsGh.com. The Deputy Minister admits that government had earlier been lenient with them in view of the age of the leader but is optimistic they would be dealt with in accordance with the law this time around. BackgroundThe Homeland Study Group Foundation a fortnight ago declared independence for the Volta, and parts of the Northern, North Eastern and Upper East Regions after its meeting held Ho. Rejoinder: Former President Rawlings has dismissed statements by the Deputy Defense Minister, Major Derrick Oduro.

Source: GhanaWeb November 28, 2019 06:45 UTC