The Chairman of the Volta Regional Council of Elders for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dan Abodakpi has taken on Prof. Kwamena Ahwoi over the latter’s recent book titled, ‘Working With Rawlings.’
According to Mr. Abodakpi, the publication of the book and its content are perilous and ill-timed.
In a press statement, the former Keta MP said the book is an attempt to discredit the political legacy of former President Jerry John Rawlings.
“It is in-fact, in several instances, a factually wrong and dangerous aberration likely to create tensions in and out. Is the objective of this enterprise to destroy President Rawlings political legacy? If so, then I can tell my brother and my friend that he is simply wasting his time,” he said.
Professor Kwamena Ahwoi on Thursday, July 30, 2020, launched his book which extensively presents insights about his working relationship with former President Jerry John Rawlings.
But according to Mr. Abodakpi, the book contains several inaccuracies, some of which were alleged statements or claims made.
“One such example of inaccuracy was incorrectly referencing my designation as High Commissioner to Malaysia under President Mahama. Please be informed that I was High Commissioner under our late President Prof. [John Atta] Mills and not President Mahama. Another utterly false representation is with regards to my views on the former First Lady – Mrs. Rawlings and her decision to contest President Mills. I have always maintained that the decision of the former First Lady to contest Prof Mills was not well thought through at the time and therefore not prudent. However, I would never describe her in so derogatory a manner as has been done in the book,” Mr. Abodakpi said
