Former President Kufuor denies JJ Rawlings's allegations


Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has expressed dismay at allegations made by former President Jerry John Rawlings against him.

In a statement signed by his spokesman/ special aide, Frank Agyekum, the former president denies statements in a Daily Graphic publication, alleging that he was warned by former Speaker of Parliament, Peter Ala Adjetey to drop a case against his (Adjetey's) son, Larry Adjetey, which he (Kufuor) subsequently denied.

"It is not true that I tried to prosecute Larry Adjetey but relented because his father, Peter threatened me."

Below is the full statement:

Office of Former President John Agyekum Kufuor
Press Release

What ails Rawlings? - Kufuor asks
Accra, 27 – 02 – 17

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has expressed shock and dismay at the recent interview granted by Former President Jerry John Rawlings to the ‘Daily Graphic’ in which he made false claims about him.

Former President Kufuor emphatically denies, that late Former NPP Chairman and Former Speaker of Parliament, Mr. Peter Ala Adjetey, warned him to drop a case against his son, Larry Adjetey, which he (Kufuor) subsequently obliged. 
“There is no truth whatsoever in this allegation.  I wonder what ails Rawlings to make him always try to impugn my integrity in his interviews.

“It is not true that l tried to prosecute Larry Adjetey but relented because his father, Peter, threatened me.
“The circumstances of his (Rawlings) wife’s (Nana Konadu) trial is a matter of public record, available for anybody who cares, to verify.

“Rawlings should stop posturing as the only person of integrity and truth, Former President Kufuor said.
He said the claim by Former President Rawlings that he “borrowed money to help out some NDC members in hardship, during his (Kufuor’s) administration” is playing to the gallery, as he hypocritically forgets the vindictiveness and hardships his nineteen year long keadership of state perpetrated on the people of Ghana.

“If he wants to continue to blow trumpets from rooftops about his integrity and incorruptibility, let him do so, but he should leave Kufuor alone,” Former President Kufuor added. 

Signed:
Frank Agyekum