Ought we not, as a nation, set a precedent, and establish a
convention, which will ensure a comfortable and secure retirement, for
the widows of presidents who die whiles in office?
Now that we all know just how ill President Mills actually was, and the
enormous sacrifice he made carrying on working regardless, surely,
Ghana owes it to President Mills, to ensure that his widow gets his
entire retirement package?
As a people, we have shown clearly that we are truly civilised - and
that the rest of sub-Saharan Africa is right to look up to Ghana. Let us
also teach them how to treat the widows (and widowers) of leaders who
die in harness.
Parliament, the leadership of all the political parties, as well as the
great and good of Ghanaian society, must come together quickly, and
do what is legally necessary to enable Dr. Naadu Mills to receive
President Mills' entire retirement package, as soon as that is
practicable.
As a nation, it is the least we can do for an Amazon-woman of substance,
who bore the outrageous insults and disrespect shown her noble husband
(an honest and decent gentleman if ever there was one), with fortitude
and a quiet dignity.
Perhaps both she and all her relations - blood-relatives and relatives
by marriage - can take comfort in the outpouring of genuine grieve and
love, shown by Ghanaians, across the entire country.
Extraordinary circumstances demand extraordinary measures. To make up
for all that she (as well as both the former first couple's extended families)
had to endure, from President Mills' opponents and critics (including
me - who called on him to retire from office many times, alas), the
Ghanaian nation-state ought to give Dr. Naadu Mills President Mills'
entire retirement package - and do so quickly. A word to the wise...
Tel: 027 745 3109.
Email: peakofi.thompson@gmail.com
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