Scars Of The Revolution - UPfront on JoyNews (18-12-19)

[@Cory_Bates1989]

Thank you Mr.Acquah for this scars of the revolution programme.You have really opened my mind to Ghana’s history

[@petitben5240]

Do you know any revolution without scars? It's the nature of all revolution. If people died as consequences of that. Well, too bad. Ghana overall is better off today than summer 1978 when l visited Accra from Abidjan.

[@frontoffice2101]

JJ' legacy and leadership is beyond Ghana.

[@jessieadjei8632]

You see,it's over 40 years now but I still have the picture of the executed acheanpong and utuka appearing every now and then as if,it occured only yesterday. I always put myself in the shoes of their children. Anyway,my father was whipped severely for refusing to look at "3y3 hann,3y3 kanea"

[@ArkuahBerry]

Jerry john remains a hero these people are jealous because they thought they should have possessed this position,fame and power today

[@Judging_Politics_Network]

Don't mind them. It's PAID job to destroy the legacy of Rawlings. We're not kids in this country.

[@albertadjetey4882]

He is right about International and Internal PRESSURE forcing JJ to go constitutional.Else we would be like Gaddafi and Lybia.

[@davidsonkofi858]

Let blame JJ Rawlings for the nonsense

[@davidsonkofi858]

Can JJ Rawlings be tried for treason ?

[@jessieadjei8632]

Mr Acquah,I wish you could invite Peter Tasiri,the chief executioner of the generals in June 1979 to furnish you with in-depth information why they didn't execute only okatakyie afrifa who was their main target but,wasted Bob Kotei,Roger Felli,Yaw Boakye,Joy Amedume, and Kwaku Utuka? I know they have been vindicated though dead. I remember watching on my grandpa's black and white television at dansoman estates,early in the morning of June 16, 1979, the remains of generals acheanpong and utuka on the stakes at teshie firing range. Well, God knows why He allowed those executions.

[@kodakunfoonk4049]

I am wondering why General Ankrah wasn't executed

[@kwameboakyeyiadom2064]

These coup actors set back Ghana's development. They were out witted by a fox in their mist. They should literally record their memoirs for posterity. A book should be written. Have all written records in their possession secured/archived in libraries around the world.

[@kwameboakyeyiadom2064]

Calling on Rawlings to acquiesce to an independent investigation is akin to asking a person with a big oozing sore on the leg to prepare water for dressing the sore. It is only a fool that will go and over boil water to be poured into his/her gaping sore.

[@reginaldoklah6845]

the perpetrators of June 4th ie Major Boakye Gyan and Baah did not have any meeting minds with Rawlings. They should have critically analysed who Rawlings was before they freed him. Thier agenda to Revolt was clearly different from that of Rawlings. If they had done thier homework well, the nation at the time will not be plunged into chaos. Rawlings was a hungry man for power who went on air to incite soldiers etc to take arms ...fight the officers and of cos we all know the ripple effects, civilians etc were affected. I dont blame ppl who adore Rawlings afterall he knew how to appeal and appease the masses. But today have we really gained as a nation?

[@kitikadzo4980]

Rawlings is a traitor thru and thru

[@cojoopoku4946]

So why wasn’t Gen Ankrah executed? Didn’t he play a role in overthrowing Nkrumah? The contradictions of these criminals are very annoying.

[@emmanuelofei4388]

It was a power play. That moment was a time to revenge some rifts that existed among people. Many of the actors have regretted their actions and role they played in June 4. In fact June 4 is a mutiny

[@idrissambo2446]

My question exactly

[@risk0systemsuk171]

Kotoka was the hand that swung the hammer. Afrifa was just the nail. Neither of the two had the brawn or acumen to assume power in the full capacity of Head of State. So they put up a front in the form General Ankrah. He was their patsy. Everyone knew that. May he rest in peace.

[@Afrojoeful]

Ankrah wasnt a key player just like not much is known about this man when the coups are mentioned even though he did all the hard work. Ankrah was just taking orders massa

[@gidkofisarpong6460]

Afrifa was the target. The Ewes wanted him dead

[@jimboateng681]

Listening to this man Rawlings supporters will realize that he was and will not be a hero in the eyes of Ghanaians Very evil man He will never never Rest In Peace

[@JoshConnectMedia]

Who's watching this after the death of Jerry John Rawlings? Let's repel the indemnity clause now abi?

[@jimboateng681]

Very intelligent man a scholar and a gentleman He is honorable man He tell it as it’s Rawlings cannot never never be a hero or a savior for Ghanaians His supporters will now realize how awful he was Someone safe his life but chose to execute people He will never never Rest In Peace The children never never had a daddy along growing up

[@nboateng]

Rawlings will go down as a crazy criminal in politics in Ghana .

[@grounddove4362]

@@nboateng I agree that you 💯 I use to hold JJ in high regards but after finding out the real truth about Ghana 🇬🇭 history and all that really take place I look at him differently now ..he is no hero

[@egyakwesi3525]

Are you guys really sure what you are saying? Cuz if you really know the story of Gold Coast to Ghana,you will not say tarnishing words about JJ ..

[@risk0systemsuk171]

The AFRC AND PNDC committed atrocious crimes, large in scale, deadly in intent and appalling in their consequences. Former heads of states of other countries have ended up at the ICC for lesser crimes. Instituting the indemnity clause speaks for itself.

[@philipamankwa579]

Unfortunately we all can see today that people died in vain. The corruption in Ghana is even worse today than it was when people called for those barbaric executions. The gulf between the poor and the rich keep widening to our very shame and threat of this "banana republic."

[@asamoahappiah9215]

This man is telling the truth

[@kobinagunney3704]

Hey Capt.. why didn't u take power urself at broadcasting house?

[@Kingmazola1]

That was his mistake

[@OywelloZabulon]

I am a Ugandan, I am keen to have contact with the former army officer. He look man of inter

[@tonylionson7518]

Baah Achamfour, please spare us the agony. June 4th was not necessary. Stop crying fowl you where fooled by Jerry and his boys.

[@williamaidoo6996]

This military officer is intelligent.He speaks English correctly and fluently, and he remembers events well at his age

[@peterasare6719]

William you are right on his ruthless,because he is being honest.

[@j.nuadey7671]

It takes the bold Rawlings to clean the house and handed over the democracy we're in now. The system and the environment supported it then... today generation has no idea what went on and felt military intervention was unnecessary

[@vidaburgess9401]

Mr J.J killed people because of their wealth but he is not poor is this fair

[@richie5200]

@@vidaburgess9401 because of their wealth? That's all you learned from your skewed history. Kwasia. Those he called he previously planned coup d'états leading to the overthrow of Bussia and co and spent Ghana's money on women. Ghana was the second poorest country in the 1970s. Nkwasiafo) sei nyinaa wo Ghana

[@empiretvgh]

How old are you?

[@emmanuelofei4388]

I am enjoying these interviews and documentaries into the history of Ghana. There are a lot of lessons to be learnt from individual point to nationalistic view. The many actors, participants and observers have all come out to express dissatisfaction, remorse, apologies etc. I am of the firm belief that some people died uselessly to the advantage of others and these beneficiaries are still clamouring for power and recognition. Whoever is reading this piece should not make a mistake to sacrifice his blood for any thirsty power seeking person.

[@nyamedilangi-jetchri7842]

You are right

[@nanaosei-mensahfarouk4517]

Z

[@peteranim733]

But you people brought him, you imposed him on Ghanaians if you the armed men who brought him were not brave enough to to take him back what do you want we unarmed men to do?

[@Judging_Politics_Network]

JJ never imposed himself on anybody. The guy was honest that's why people love him.

[@cojoopoku4946]

Prof Adu Boahen’s book was published in 1988 under the pndc, could he have condemned June 4th? I don’t think so.

[@znmaf]

Of course it was after released 9 years after June 4 th so he could have condemned it !!

[@francoismensah8733]

You were part of the injustices that were committed against the good people of Ghana. In the interview, you were trying to run away from it. God will judge you very well.

[@tonylionson7518]

Correction : Stop crying foul. You all betrayed Ghanaians

[@Judging_Politics_Network]

Tell him.

[@davidsonkofi858]

What is Akonade ?

[@davidsonkofi858]

God fearing soldier man

[@Afrojoeful]

Mr Acquah, there's an other rank who can give you an honest account, he's in the UK but he won't talk, he was driving Odartey Wellington and drove Rawlings later..... There are people who still know more especially on the SMC side who might not talk...

[@ebifemowei4211]

Ghanian writers and historians should rally round the remaining officers like Capt. Baah Achamfour and Major Rida, do thorough biography on them, and their sides to the occurrences of 4th June, 1979. For posterity...

[@ebifemowei4211]

The name of Major Boaky Gyang be added for those to be interviewed thoroughly to get a proper perspective on the sides and occurrences of 4 the June, 1979...

[@ThreeAmigos308]

You are all murderers and hell would be too much of a comfort for your wicked souls. Lucifer himself would be scared of you all.

[@jhibreal35]

@@ebifemowei4211 Major Rida is No more But Maj Sulemana is around. A King of Tolon

[@charlesking7331]

@@ebifemowei4211 Boakye Gyan in one of his interview states that he ordered the soldier to chase Odartey Wellington out of the police station when he learnt that he was inside there because he is the opponent of the uprising. That makes me to believe that Boakye Gyane must have been the one that ordered the junior officers to eliminate General Odartey Wellington.

[@collinsnyarko5941]

Came here in 2020 when corona cases reached 6k in Ghana

[@dzormekuhkajolamaclean139]

One year on, they are no longer recording new cases, but we’re all sick to the bones. I’m down with the Omicron strain.

[@sethdwira1796]

If Cpt. Baah Achamfour claims he only became a member of AFRC on the 19th June 1979, then how does he also claim that he was arrested on the eve of 4th June 1979, i.e. 3rd June 1979, for masterminding or spearheading the coup d'etat or "govt" takeover in the name of a revolution, where he is even seen & deemed the leader or preferred leader of AFRC. Something does not add up well in his account or ring properly in his narrative and recount of the events & occurences in that brazen dastard so-called revolution era of the AFRC.

[@rossmannkubi423]

Baah was asked by Peter Tasiri and co to lead them for coup. He sacked them but they came back. The day before June 4th he was arrested. Baah escaped and commanded the boys to over come the senior officers. JJ was in jail and Boakye Gyan was in a hide out with Nana Konadu. Baah single handedly led and commanded the junior officers and won. The boys rescued Rawlings on June 4th whom instead of reporting himself to Baah at the 5 battalion went straight to broadcasting and introduced himself as leader of June 4th.

[@Kingmazola1]

He was the only commander to cease fire on June 4th. June 4th is different from AFRC. June 4th was the fight between senior and junior officers. AFRC took power at the castle.

[@kitikadzo4980]

You do not addup

[@kobinagunney3704]

I think This private made the Coup

[@empiretvgh]

He Is speaking his truth and people who were not alive claim he is lying. Eii BIBINII😂😂

[@Judging_Politics_Network]

Which TRUTH?? Ignore him. He's lieing! Cowards who runned away during revolution, to return to be spewing nonsense.

[@proudgh3260]

So why rescue this criminal ? You thought you were going to release ”Mumu” to work for you.😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣 asuiiiiii

[@georgetitus-glover6228]

Imagine the nonsense n jealousy hahaha 😂

[@Judging_Politics_Network]

He's just jealous of Rawlings. He took things personally. Even attacking how handsome JJ was. 😅😊😊

[@kitikadzo4980]

You were part of the killing🙄

[@bsummer]

His account doesnt alinewith major rida's and the others account

[@TheMuzikall]

Hold on.. Rawlings took millions from Abacha..so what?.. was is a Bribe...was it Embezzlement funds...so if Zuma gives Nana Addo $5m dollars Nana os guilty?? ??

[@amoakulion3650]

Very truthful man

[@kenbarnsley5469]

Infact J.J Rawlings is very wicked and he must be severely dealt with...i can imagine how innocent blood was shared

[@petitben5240]

That bloodshed was necessary.

[@petitben5240]

@Baca - Ck I was in Accra in summer 1978. Crossing the border from ivory coast. I cannot begin to tell you how destitute Ghana was. This blood shed was necessary cleansing of Ghana and the rot of Ghanaian society. BTW, am Guinnean by birth who grows up in Paris.

[@jkoanana]

@@petitben5240 Can you please give 1 or 2 reason why you think the killing was necessary?

[@petitben5240]

@@jkoanana listen, l was in Accra in August 1978 to celebrate my birthday, invited by my dear friend Doris, who was studying in Paris also. The shock l had when l saw Accra and the living conditions of people will stay with me for the rest of my life. We could not even find toothpaste or bathing soap. We have to go to some lousy government run store where we could buy whatever we wanted with French franc and west Germany Deutsche mark. Goodness me, this was the black star of Africa l grew up admiring as young kid in Guinea Conakry. Nothing BTW, justified the killing of fellow humans being, but the rot in Ghana was such, it was inevitable. Regrettably l must add that it was necessary evil. Compare Ghana today to your neighboring countries who didn't went trough such upheaval. C'est du n'importe quoi dans ces pays, malheuresement. If you think Ghana of 1978 is the same as Ghana of summer 2020, you are not living on mother earth. Ghanaian and Ghana are much better off today in so many ways than 40 years ago.

[@jkoanana]

@@petitben5240 Thanks for your explanation. It was only 20 years after independence. The first president tried buy building factories and at the same time used Ghana's money helping other African countries to find independence all because he wanted African unity and possibly the president of Africa. The French African countries warned him he almost bankrupted Ghana and subsequently he overthrown. After 1979, the hardship continues, there were several coup attempts as a result of that. Until in the early 90s cheap Chinese goods came to our rescue. The administration he overthrown did well in farming. Now, we import rice, maize and frozen meat and fish. He is now 3rd Ghana's richest man.

[@georgetitus-glover6228]

Attempt to kill him, yet he survived for nearly 20yrs, so? Don’t forget he lived n stayed in Ghana, after his term of office n they never killed him?😹😹😹😹

[@grounddove4362]

U made a very good point...with all this talk about the man he is still untouchable

[@jameshanson5561]

@@grounddove4362 rawlings was never juged because the people who were supposed to do so were currupt themselves. Theif man don't theif theif man .

[@WW24343]

​@@grounddove4362 Agree jj Rawlings was untouchable...

[@harrypee1]

So funny @53:51 how he mentioned only dead people at a meeting of the execution of the six officers.

[@tommymensah542]

You too bitter my brother get over it. You were all in it together.

[@risk0systemsuk171]

I believe him and major Rida 100%

[@nyamedilangi-jetchri7842]

Me too in the military there is a strict structure and must be fallowed any soldier who breaks command to effect in anything is not fit to be called a soldier. Ridà is a good example a good soldier he was strong to stick to command even though he found it not comfortable that is strength

[@brightbright6768]

All these old men just forgot why the June 4th uprising took place anyway.

[@yawjay7049]

So he is saying a small group of military easily captured a whole country forces

[@yawjay7049]

If these DISORGANIZED soldeirs had gone to some serious combat they would have been mcbc. Thought they were organized with Sandhurst training

[@kitikadzo4980]

And you remembered?

[@kofiamoatey4498]

Anytime it's getting to election, you will see this hoy news guys... talking about Rawlings, June 4th, and coup.

[@georgetitus-glover6228]

It’s ok for u to justify the death of Odatey wellingtons, as a dignified death, but Rawlings, can’t do so huh? Jealousy be what?

[@pastorbrightamegazo9231]

These AFRC members who were desperate for wealth, took money from the government and travelled abroad, now claim Jerry who stayed to selflessly built the Country without enriching himself didn’t deserve any credit. Even, America that is credited as the longest and most stable democracy in the world has also gone through a period of revolution. Had Jerry who was an Air-force pilot then travelled to seek greener pastures or become Air-force member in the US or UK, he’ll been greatly successful than becoming Head of State in Ghana.

[@niiokweinortey]

Dummy

[@rossmannkubi423]

Never true It was Boakye Gyan who took $100,000 from Prez Limann. Baah is a clean man

[@Judging_Politics_Network]

Ignore this coward. He's corrupt as hell. He fled and now back calling JJ stupid names.

[@proudgh3260]

I can always see the pain in Raymond’s eyes,but as I always say the Major is jubilating in his grave

[@EmmanuelBediako-yg8ne]

The Ewes wanted to kill Afrifa

[@joshmckord1]

The last bit got me confused a little, meaning of he had been reinstated, things would’ve been different after all

[@kitikadzo4980]

Rawlings handsome?!! I think Nkrumah is more hansome and the man speaking is more handsome than Rawlings

[@brightbright6768]

This man is not telling the truth......very delusional

[@Judging_Politics_Network]

It's a paid job to destroy the character & legacy of Rawlings. Only fools will fall for this coward.

[@Judging_Politics_Network]

They should ask him why did he run away from the country?

[@chapterdifrenz3446]

It seems the interviewer has very less info. The Ex Officer is very deep

[@Judging_Politics_Network]

He's no deep. It's a paid job to tarnish JERRY RAWLINGS name.

[@herculesskinny2030]

INDEMNITY CLAUSE MUST BE DELETED FROM OUR CONSTITUTION. AM WITH YOU SIR, I THROW YOU SALUTE.

[@samuelnkegbe3428]

This Man is little boy in the old man skin; does he think he and all the people who work in all revolutionary era and Ghana will enjoy peace. those who think about themselves and do not want Ghana to have peace are propagating this: I am aware and we were told Limann regime gave them some amount of money and sponsor some some of them abroad. Again some of them also sent mesenaries to stage another coup to no avail we stayed in this country under carfew for almost 5years because of their several plots, now they came to meet the nation in peace and they still want to plank the country in darkness is a shame and Carlos.

[@Judging_Politics_Network]

​@@samuelnkegbe3428 THANK YOU! They wanted Ghana to be a village where it can be spillaged without remedy. Rawlings held Ghana together. Now they're back spewing nonsense paid for by certain ENEMIES of the State.

[@Afrojoeful]

Mr Acquah what you have to realise is Major Rida wasn't telling you the entire truth...... Some of us know him very well, I was a kid but remember the gunshots everywhere from about 4am, our school for es primary had hundreds of gunshots in it until recently..... The fighting was real all through the day until about 4pm in the afternoon and for about 3 to 4 days there were still sporadic gunshots across Arakan. Listen to this man and ignore Major Rida wai

[@inubaye2030]

Imagine! And some people were saying JJ Rawlings was their Messiah. So he was so mean!

[@Judging_Politics_Network]

JJ was only mean to corrupt people. Remember JJ never had even one foreign bank account. He was busy developing Ghana extending electricity to most towns in Ghana. But this fraud of a UK returnee says JJ has done nothing. It's unfortunate. Only kids would fall for his shenaniganism.

[@cojoopoku4946]

You see your mess? June 4th was armed robbery.

[@youssefcamara3916]

Get over it. It was soldiers shooting at each other, one side won it and the rest is history. C’est ainsi que vas la vie est parfois.

[@tommymensah542]

@@youssefcamara3916 you right my brother

[@youssefcamara3916]

@Inner Worlds l was in Ghana for your information, from July to August 1978 , l actually had my birthday August4th that year with my then girlfriend Doris a Ghanaian by birth who still reside in Paris and work for UNESCO. She invited me to Ghana to visit her parents in Accra and others relatives in Kumasi and Takoradi. I still know to this day how to eat fufu and gare. Btw, me and Doris were both students at université Dauphine , in Paris. I love Ghana and Ghanaian a lot, even though I find them ethnocentric and selfish sometimes. Also as Guinean by birth, my parents generations owe huge debt of gratitude to Ghanaian people and the late Dr. Nkrumah. It’s Ghana who sponsored Guinea admission to the United Nations and who can forget the 66 millions dollars loan to Guinea soon after our independence in 1958. Akwaba, brother. .

[@youssefcamara3916]

@Inner Worlds any loss of life under any circumstances is awful. I understand how some Ghanaian were asking for blood to flow in those violent days. I cannot begin to tell you, brother, the shock and sadness l had that summer when We landed in Accra via Abidjan. Even though, Doris had warned me about how life was tough for ordinary Ghanaian, nothing prepared me for what l saw that summer. Ghana was supposed to be the leading light for other African countries. Remember, when France wanted to block Guinea admission to the UN, it was Ghana diplomacy that strong arms the other UN general assembly members to impose Guinea admission despite France whining about it. To see that black star run to the ground because of greed and incompetence was really disheartening. But as you said, nothing justifies the killing of Ghanaian in the hands of other Ghanaian under any circumstances. Bless you, brother. Please be well and safe. May God bless Ghana and Ghanaian.

[@yawjay7049]

The young man dont know how to move on

[@yawjay7049]

They were giving arms freely

[@akyempemheneowususekyere1126]

Small boys are young, u see the mistakes u ppl made those days Ppl shd learn from you and Boakye Gyan Hmmmmmmm God will pay him

[@yawjay7049]

Mature talk which babies with shaaaaarrrrp teeth unfortunately understand- especially ofui - with women kidnapping tendies and all lovers of DUMSOR

[@Judging_Politics_Network]

God will pay NOBODY and it showed in JJs life. He died a pain-free life.

[@georgetitus-glover6228]

Hahah hahaha hahaha hahaha. This man 😂😂

[@Judging_Politics_Network]

Such a fraud 😊😊😊

[@lordgvnz1105]

Invest in a good video camera.. video quality is poor

[@KwakuBoatengImpraim]

Baah na who cause am why complain now .U guys er de cause of why jj took us for a jolly ride for 19yrs

[@Judging_Politics_Network]

So because he was crediting yokogari, he shld be crediting yokogari forever. Lol

[@reginaldoklah6845]

Is that only point you picked from the interview? I mean the yokegari bit

[@francissunnymawunyo]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@empiretvgh]

How did he become Filthy rich? That's what he is asking indirectly

[@isaacagyakwa1190]

Hmmm Ghana

[@cojoopoku4946]

Each time I watch this interview I get angry at the host. He has no background of what went on hence the infantile line of questioning. Very painful to watch. He miss quotes Maj Rida and can’t even point out the contradictions in these criminals stories.

[@georgeacheampong6057]

Infantile ampa

[@petitben5240]

Like what for instance?

[@AdjeteyBoye]

Seems He knows more about the executions than he says

[@kobinagunney3704]

Big coward..odartey made announce that..u junior officers risk nothing ..but u saying another tin

[@youssefcamara3916]

Espèce d’imbécile, where you there?

[@Judging_Politics_Network]

He's a COWARD. He ranned away to UK but now back spewing nonsense!

[@nanaadwoaoforiduodu8494]

Foolish boggers

[@kobinagunney3704]

U liar..the youngest member was private Owusu Adu

[@justicesalifu9585]

He said youngest officer. Private Owusu Adu was not an officer

[@justicesalifu9585]

The AFRC was not a government, but a mob

[@petitben5240]

@@justicesalifu9585 l am glad they were. Because, only violent mob could have cleanse Ghana of the culture of corruption and lawlessness.

[@mishaelahianarh6838]

@@petitben5240 So Ghana is clean now ???

[@billicwoode7865]

@@petitben5240 but our current President brought de mass bk .....now corruption has been redefined under his leadership by just positioning his family's member at a lucrative sectors where Honey n milk flows to enriched demself n their families

[@kwameyiadom8153]

Baa Acheamfour is crying now,Kwasia panyin, Rawlings used you and betrayed u,I saw him at mictham B and Q in London selling some stupid books.JJ was rich enough for another hundred years and you are struggling.

[@Judging_Politics_Network]

Rawlings did not betray him. He outsmarted him. They wanted to use Rawlings leadership quality to steal from the country but Rawlings refused. Hence the hatred towards Rawlings.

[@yawjay7049]

Rider had found one soldeir on motor sent to shoot O W earlier. And when they were out slapping the fool Gen O stopped them. IF THE SOLDEIR HAD DECIDED TO FIGHT.......

[@KwakuBoatengImpraim]

Na who created de monster