[ 2011-04-23 ]

Mrs Rawlings being asked the million dollar question by Sefa Kayi during the music extravaganza, FAMOUS 5.

“Absolutely” - Nana Konadu declares
Former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings,
has finally put paid to speculations about whether
her decision to step down as a National
Vice-Chairman of the ruling National Democratic
Congress (NDC) ostensibly to contest President
Mills for the NDC’s flagbearership was a fluke
or not by replying “absolutely” to a question
on whether she will indeed run against President
Mills.

A couple of weeks ago, Mrs Rawlings stepped down
as a National Vice-Chairman of the ruling NDC. In
the letter, dated April 13, 2011 and copied to
among others the founder of the party, Mrs
Rawlings said the move will “enable” her
“respond to numerous calls on her to contest the
Flag bearer ship of the NDC when nominations are
opened.”

However, several days after General Secretary of
the NDC, Johnson Asiedu Nketia announced at a
press conference that nominations are opened and
also spelt out guidelines for the primaries; the
former First Lady is yet to pick up her forms to
concretize reports about her presidential
ambitions.

But at the unofficial Easter Party dubbed FAMOUS 5
organised by Events and More together with
PeaceFM, held at the Accra International
Conference Center (AICC), Nana Konadu finally
spilled the beans amidst cheers from patrons at
the well-attended musical extravaganza.

Host of PeaceFM’s flagship programme,
“Kokrokoo”, Kwami Sefa Kayi, who emceed the
musical event, stepped down from the stage after a
showstopping performance by evergreen Amakye Dede,
and thrust the microphone in the face of Mrs.
Rawlings after asking her whether she really
intends to contest President Mills.

The former First Lady was non-committal initially.
But the immaculately dressed MC and bald-headed
host of arguably the most listened to radio
programme in the country would not be deterred. He
prodded and probed as if he was conducting a live
radio interview by again asking Mrs. Rawlings
whether she will run against President Mills, with
the crowd screaming; “yes, yes!”

Perhaps inspired by the spontaneous reaction of
the audience, Nana Konadu told Sefa Kayi; “just
listen to the gathering”.

“The crowd just said ‘yes, yes’, to my
question, so is that also your response?” Kwami
asked her.

“Absolutely!” Nana Konadu stated amidst wild
cheers and deafening show of appreciation from the
audience.







Indeed it was a never-to-be-forgotten night of
music, dance, thrills and fun that will sure be
embedded in the minds of the massive crowd that
thronged the venue.

The musical extravaganza began with a solid
performance by silky highlife crooner Kwabena
Kwabena, a gem of a musician. He was followed by
No Tribe, undoubtedly the most sought after gospel
group in the country.

They were indeed a delight to watch.

Next on stage were the “Muje Baya” boys from
Adabraka, Five Five.
Personally, my man of the night was Abrantie
“Iron Boy” Amakye Dede aka “Seeerious” who
interlaced his superb stagecraft and performance
with “impeccable” English; if you get my
drift.

The final act on the night was “Music Man”
Maestro Kwadwo Antwi. As usual, the 24th December
man did not disappoint as he gave patrons value
for their money.

Source - Peacefmonline

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