Besieged at his Airport West residence by angry New Patriotic Party (NPP) supporters
determined to stop him from doing so, ex-President Kufuor's
state-provided security detail was still able to get him to the Black
Star Square regardless, to enable him to be present at the inauguration
of President Mahama.
By attending that ceremony ex-President Kufuor helped demonstrate to
the world in a very practical manner that Ghana is indeed still a stable
and peaceful multi-party democracy, whose institutions of state
function well.
Despite a near-hostile crowd massed around the perimeter wall of his home,
the security agencies ensured his personal safety and freedom of
movement when it mattered most on the day.
Ex-President Kufuor has also said in the recent past that he backs the
decision by the NPP's leadership to challenge the
declaration by the Electoral Commissioner of President Mahama, as the
winner of the December 2012 presidential election.
In backing that NPP decision to challenge the Electoral Commissioner's
declaration in the Supreme Court, he helped make its supporters go along
with the party's choice of following a peaceful path in the
resolution of the disputed presidential election results.
I seldom said anything positive about President Kufuor when he was in
power. However, he has now gained my respect for putting the interest of
the nation above narrow parochial party interest.
That was statesmanlike and very brave of him. And for that he deserves
the gratitude of Ghana and the respect of ordinary Ghanaians - many of
who never cease emphasising the need for Ghana to remain stable and
peaceful. I salute him - and make my peace with him.
Tel: 027 745 3109.
Email: peakofi.thompson@gmail.com.
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