Flt. Lt. Jerry John Rawlings, former President of the Republic of Ghana received a tumultuous welcome when he arrived at the impressive London’s Marriot Hotel in Regents Park to be honoured at a dinner dance for the excellent services he gave Ghana.
The event which was organised by the NDC UK & Ireland branch was attended by party members across Europe, NDC sympathisers and Ghanaians from all walks of life living in Europe.
The highlight of the occasion was the presentation of a beautifully crafted horse in bronze which was presented to the former President by the members of the UK & Ireland branch of the NDC. The President thanked all present at the ceremony, particularly the executive and members of the NDC UK & Ireland branch for the great honour accorded him.
In his speech, President Rawlings took his time and analytically explained the vicious lies and vindictiveness that are being directed at him and the NDC by his opponents. He said, he would not be intimidated by such action but would continue to strive for the truth to prevail until every Ghanaian is emancipated from the clutches of the hardships they are currently being subjected to by the NPP government.
The following speeches were made on the occasion.
Source: GhanaWeb
