Rawlings’ Death Must Bring An End To Excessive Politicisation – Bombande
Senior United Nations (UN) Mediation Advisor, Emmanuel Bombande, says the demise of former President Jerry John Rawlings must be a rallying point for cohesion amid the excessive politicisation in the Ghana.
He said the life and leadership of the late President portrayed patriotism rather than partisanship; something Ghanaians must learn from.
Speaking to the media after signing the book of condolence opened in honour of the late former President, the former Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister said: “Ghana needs to heal, we cannot continue on this path of division. The path of 'it is us versus them' and everything now has sunk to a low point of politics”.
He bemoaned the state of politics in the country.
“Now in Ghana, you cannot pursue a political career if you do not strategically position yourself within a political party, especially the two main ones.”
Touting the values of the late former president, Mr. Bombande entreated Ghanaians, especially politicians to emulate him.