Rawlings commended for resolving case

Sunyani (Brong Ahafo), 4th October 99 - The Brong Ahafo Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Alhaji Abdallah Ahmed has commended President Jerry John Rawlings for the matured manner he has handled the impasse between Nana Akwasi Agyeman and Dr R. W. Anane.

He said President Rawlings has once again shown political maturity and proved that he cherishes the lives of the people by acting in time to avert a catastrophe in Kumasi.

He also praised the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II for his role in the settlement, and Nana Agyeman, the Kumasi Metropolitan Chief Executive, and Dr Anane, Member of Parliament for Bantama for giving the President a chance to resolve the issue amicably.

Alhaji Abdallah also praised the government for its bold decision to purchase a new presidential jet to provide the President with a safer means of transport.

He noted that no country worth its salt would toy with the life of its cherished president with a "flying coffin".