J.J. Rawlings turned away

The daily Guide says intelligence reports reaching it indicate that ex-President Jerry John Rawlings was advised to stay clear of the Akwasidae Festival last Sunday in Kumasi.

Former President Rawlings had spent the previous night in Kumasi on his way to Accra from Sunyani where he attended the funeral of Mrs Cecilia Johnson\'s father, Opanyin Anthony Kwadwo Gyimah last weekend.

The ex-President Rawlings who was said to have experienced very cold reception in Sunyani, where his presence was not even recognised, drove to Kumasi with the intention of spending the night over, and showing his presence at the Manhyia Palace on the celebration of Akwasidae. However, the National Security advised Manhyia to ask Rawlings not to be at the celebration for his won safety and security.