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| I Will Not Attack Mills – K. Baako Pledges |
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Thursday, 11 January 2007
An extreme critic of the Rawlings led National Democratic Congress (NDC), Kweku Baako Jnr., Editor-in-Chief of the Crusading Guide, in what came as a surprise to many, has stated that neither he nor his paper will attack the personality of Professor John Evans Atta Mills, the flagbearer of the NDC for the 2008 presidential election.
“I have told Mills himself and said it publicly that I will never attack him as a person because he is a fine gentleman and has what it takes to be a good president. If he does not win the elections, it will not be because of the The Crusading Guide, Mr. Baako Jnr added. The editor-in-chief who had since September last year been on a self-imposed leave still contributes to radio and television discussions so frequently and consistently that it is almost impossible to believe he is on leave. Explaining his position, Mr. Baako said the only problem he has with the professor was the political party on which ticket he wants to become President.
Mr. Baako Jnr. explained further that he might criticize Prof. Mills for his actions or in-actions on certain issues when he was the vice-president but such criticism will be done objectively, with clear intent and based on principles. He cited Prof. Mills’ silence on the Sallasie Jentuh case as one of such issues.
Professor Mills on his part had stated that he would conduct a very positive campaign, devoid of insults and personal attacks. The NDC flagbearer has also promised to work hand-in-hand with the media this time round.In a related development, Mr. Baako Jnr., speaking on Peace FM yesterday said contrary to a perception held by a large section of society, he does not hate the personality of Jerry Rawlings, the former president under NDC regime. He said Rawlings is a very sociable person with a good sense of humour. “It is his politics I detest and not his person”, Mr. Baako disclosed.
Explaining further, the Editor-In-Chief whose career had been dotted by numerous imprisonments under former president Rawlings said he has a problem with Rawlings’ politics because of the 31st December 1981 coup. He said Rawlings had earlier on in 1979 over-thrown a military regime and promised that there would be no more coups in Ghana, a philosophy which he Baako had always stood for and supported. He said the 1981 coup staged by Rawlings came as a betrayal of trust, a disappointment and a contradiction of who he Rawlings claimed he stood for.
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