Mr James D. Wolfensohn, the World Bank President who had solid relationship with the Rawlings’ regime, has praised ex-President Jerry Rawlings for his handling of the affairs of the country and also for setting the tone for peace and stability by making it clear that he will respect and accept the decision of the people at the December 7, 2000 polls.
The World Bank President praised the former President for the dignified acceptance of the results of the elections and that of the NDC Presidential candidate, Prof. John Atta-Mills. “It was a great victory for democracy in Africa”, he wrote.
Further Mr. Wolfensohn intimated that the World Bank has been proud of the relationship, which the bank had with Ghana and that ex-President Rawlings left office leaving behind a country with strong basis for future growth. He said Ghanaians are enjoying a much higher level of income than was the case when Rawlings assumed power on 31st December 1981.
The World Bank President is confident that Rawlings will not only continue to contribute to the growth of Ghana but also be making his services available to the development of the course of peace and development in Africa to which Rawlings is fervently dedicated.
