The National Democratic Congress Minority in Parliament has demanded an unqualified apology from President John Kufuor to ex-President John Rawlings in the absence of any evidence to support Kufuor’s allegation of destabilization by Rawlings.

This was part of a statement by the Minority and signed by its spokesperson for Defence and Interior, Dr Ben Kumbour.

“The Minority Caucus in Parliament wishes to express concern about allegation made by President Kufuor that ex-President Rawlings had approached an oil producing country to solicit for assistance to destabilize Ghana’s Constitutional Order.

The allegations, made on a political platform at Offinso in the events leading to the just ended by-election, can only be described as unfortunate. Such statements have the potential to raise political tension and a sense of insecurity in the country with its attendant negative effect on investment.

The Minority therefore urges the president to use the right channels of communication, if he has any information that affects the country’s security rather than political campaign platforms. The Minority further states that the President should inform the security agencies, whose duty it are to protect the country and the entire citizenry, if he has any such information.

The Minority caucus states that the importance if maintaining the constitutional order in the country cannot be over emphasized. Any attempt or efforts to overthrow our constitutional order must be dealt with speedily. The Minority supports any efforts by any person or institution to maintain the country’s peace and security which are sine qua non to democratic consolidation. What the Minority will not tolerate , is rumours, geared to tarnish the image of its members and party.

The NDC caucus in Parliament therefore urges President Kufuor to provide evidence to substantiate his allegation. In the absence of any evidence, the Minority demands unqualified apology to the former President and the entire membership of the NDC party.

The Minority further urges the President to concentrate more on national cohesion, commitment and development rather than political mudslinging. Moving the country forward will definitely require a lot more unity and hard work than we are presently experiencing in this country”.

Source: The Daily Dispatch