[ 2016-07-25 ]

I don't miss being President - Rawlings
Former President Jerry John Rawlings says he does
not miss being president, having left power in
January 2001.


However, the former military ruler admitted that
it was burdensome trying to assist the vulnerable
segments of Ghanaian society without the resources
and executive authority of the role.

"I don't. At the same, it is sometimes burdensome
that I do not have the resources and executive
authority to deal with the worrisome issues and
pain on the ground," President Rawlings said in an
exclusive interview with the Daily Graphic.

"My office has to deal with people and hardships
including their inability to pay school and
hospital fees, rent and funerals. Where else can
they go?".

The former President disclosed that such
obligations meant he had to accept donations and
contributions from organisations.

"I am uncomfortable taking donations and
contributions from people to support other needy
people, but what can I do? Thankfully the
Presidency, various personalities and
organisations chip in once in a while".

He urged government to consider setting up a
humanitarian foundation to cater for some of these
needs.

President Rawlings has been in the news recently
over a $5 million bribe he is alleged to have
received from Nigerian dictator, Sani Abacha.

Source - Graphic.com.gh

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