Ghana's former President Rawlings calls on Mahama, Goodluck to strengthen democracy

Ghana’s former President, Flt Lt Jerry John Rawlings has called for the strengthening of traditional security agencies such as the police to better equip them in combating corruption.

The former president also called for national constitutions to clearly define corruption and protect whistle-blowers for their vigilance especially exposing corruption at the highest level of political and traditional leadership.


President Rawlings who was delivering the keynote lecture at the second Nnamdi Azikiwe lecture series at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University in the Nigeria city of Awka in Anambra State, on Friday, also called on Presidents Mahama and Jonathan of Nigeria to use their presidency to strengthen democratic institutions in their countries.

Describing the two men as leaders who are respected because they do not waste time on the rituals of power, President Rawlings said such demeanour affords them the opportunity to foster a democratic culture.

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