I Will Appear Before Any Well Constituted Commission Of Inquiry - Rawlings

Former President Jerry Rawlings says he is ready to appear before any commission of enquiry that will be set up to look into the wrongs of the past. There have been several calls for the re-opening of cases like the murder of the three judges and an army officer during the PNDC era in 1982.

The calls have intensified since January with the government indicating its intention to establish a National Reconciliation Commission. The timing of the exercise has generated much controversy with pro-NPP groups calling for the period to be limited to the Rawlings’ era only.

The former President gave his views on the establishment of a commission in an interview with the BBC. “ I have no problem appearing before any commission provided that, it is composed by obejective minded people who are out to ensure a search for truth and reconciliation but quite frankly, that is not what I see as their agenda. No I don’t believe them,” he added.