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[ 2017-05-16 ]
I'm not dead; Former President Rawlings angry at fake report The office of former President Jerry John Rawlings
has debunked death rumors about him circulating in
the media.
According to a statement signed by Kobina Andoh
Amoakwa of the Communications Directorate of the
former President's office, Mr. Rawlings "takes a
serious view of the recent false media and other
online platforms purporting that he is deceased."
"The office strongly cautions persons who have
made it their preoccupation to publish such
falsehood to desist from such reckless and
insensitive actions as they have the potential of
causing harm to family, friends and sympathisers
of the former President.
Persons responsible for such distasteful
publications should recognize that they are liable
to prosecution under the law if they are flushed
out."
Read full statement below:
May 15, 2017
Rawlings Office Takes Serious View Of Fake Reports
The office of former President Jerry John Rawlings
takes a serious view of recent false reports on
social media and other online platforms purporting
that he is deceased.
The office strongly cautions persons who have made
it their preoccupation to publish such falsehood
to desist from such reckless and insensitive
actions as they have the potential of causing harm
to family, friends and sympathisers of the former
President.
Persons responsible for such distasteful
publications should recognize that they are liable
to prosecution under the law if they are flushed
out.
Media personnel who want clarification on matters
to do with the former President should contact our
office whenever the need arises.
Thank you.
Signed:
Kobina Andoh Amoakwa
(Communications Directorate) Source - peacefmonline.com
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