Rawlings Deceived Us Into June 4 Uprising, I Regret It- Akata Pore

A former member of the Provisional National Defence Council (PNDC), Ex-Sgt Daniel Akata Pore, has shared his involvement in the June 4 uprising, under the influence of former President Jerry John Rawlings. Speaking on JoyNews’ UpFront, Mr. Akata Pore revealed that he was convinced by Rawlings to provide information that helped accelerated the uprising.

The June 4th Revolution, also known as the June 4th Uprising, was a military coup that took place in Ghana on June 4, 1979, led by Flt Lt Jerry Rawlings.

The uprising arose out of corruption, bad governance, and frustration among the general public.

According to Mr. Akata Pore, he was convinced by Rawlings’ charismatic leadership and his promise to bring about change.

“I didn’t know that he hated Dr. Nkrumah. Rawlings fooled everybody. Look, Rawlings gave me three books on the ABC of Socialism.

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When he met me for the first time, he said, ‘I really respect you because you can see forward.

You will have to follow Nkrumah,'” Mr. Akata Pore revealed.

Mr. Akata Pore also disclosed that Rawlings manipulated certain prominent military figures to rally behind his agenda, ultimately leading to the uprising.

He explained that he was motivated by a desire to bring about change and believed that his actions were for the greater good.

“That’s why I was interested in helping him out.

Assisting him in bringing about change was tricky because I was working for military intelligence as well.

So, in a way, I betrayed the military, but it was for the greater good in my view, so that’s why I did so,” he said.

The former soldier also narrated an instance where they had planned to remove a statue of Lt Gen Emmanuel Kwasi Kotoka and how Rawlings fumed at the idea.

He expressed regret over the decision, stating that it became clear that Rawlings was not a fan of Nkrumah.

“I regretted it because immediately after we took over, it became clear that Rawlings was not a fan of Nkrumah.

We wanted to bring Kotoka’s statue to the airport, and Rawlings was furious because Kotoka was a dictator and how he was killed and all that,” he added.

As Ghana reflects on its past and seeks to learn from its experiences, Mr. Akata Pore’s revelations offer a unique perspective on the events that shaped the country’s history.

His story highlights the complexities of political power and the motivations behind individuals who play a significant role in shaping the course of events.

In a surprising twist, Mr. Akata Pore revealed that he was also involved in the aftermath of the uprising, working closely with Rawlings to establish a new government.

He described the experience as “challenging” but “rewarding” as they worked to implement policies aimed at addressing corruption and improving governance.

Looking back on his experiences, Mr. Akata Pore emphasized the importance of learning from past mistakes and acknowledging the contributions of Ghana’s founding father, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.

“We must acknowledge Dr. Nkrumah’s achievements and not try to rewrite history.

We should learn from our mistakes and move forward,” he urged.

The former soldier’s story serves as a reminder of the complexities of Ghana’s past and the importance of understanding the motivations behind historical events.

As Ghana continues to grapple with issues of governance and corruption, Mr. Akata Pore’s revelations offer a valuable perspective on the importance of learning from past experiences and working towards a brighter future for all Ghanaians.

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