The
Editor-In-Chief of the “New Crusading Guide” newspaper, Kweku Baako Jnr., has
dismissed media reports that he "thrives on hatred" to make a name
for himself.
Speaking
on “Kokrokoo” on Peace FM, he expressed worry over the publication which to
him, thrives on falsehood.
Kweku
Baako noted that Counsel for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the
ongoing election petition at the Supreme Court, Tsatsu Tsikata is not his enemy
but his feud with him is borne out of their political differences.
According
to him, he has in his possession documents and tapes revealing statements by
lawyer Tsatsu Tsikata which give credence to his assertions that Mr. Tsatsu
backed former President Rawlings in some revolutionary attempts that led to
“the subversion of 31st December, 1981.”
Daily
Post in its Monday edition, May 13, 2013 published that the New Crusading Guide
editor thrives on hatred to gain fame.
The
newspaper stated that “Some people thrive on hatred. Hatred is the fuel they
need to perform and get recognition. One of such persons who has thrived on
hatred to make a name for himself is Mr. Document, a.k.a Kweku Baako Jnr.
“Over
the years, the Editor of the ‘New Crusading Guide’ made the hatred for Jerry
John Rawlings the platform on which to stand to gain national recognition, and
he got it. Mention Rawlings’ name on any talk-show where Kweku is and he will
be in his elements running Rawlings down. Even if the topic being discussed is
the economic importance of fishes, he will manage to bring Rawlings’ name into
it. Now that it seems Rawlings, the legend, has decided to take a low profile,
Mr. Document must find a new person to hate to enable him continue to perform
on the national stage. And looking around, what better person is there for him
to land on than the NPP's nemesis, Mr. Tsatsu Tsikata."
But
Mr. Baako Jnr stridently debunked the report saying he (Tsatsu) “is my friend
unless he says I’m no longer his friend. I did not insult him and I’ve never
insulted him before. So, to say this about me relative to Tsatsu is unfair.”
Speaking
on Peace FM, he wondered why the newspaper would pitch him against his “friend”
(Tsatsu).
He
however revealed that he parted ways with Lawyer Tsatsu Tsikata following his
support for the revolution that took place on June 4th June 1979 and 31st
December, 1981.
Tagging
Mr. Tsatsu as a brilliant lawyer, he stated that he does not hate but respects
him and for that matter will not vilify him.
“I do
not hate Mr. Tsatsu. Indeed, I respect him. He’s a brilliant lawyer. He’s good
person if you like.” he stated.
Kweku
Baako also stated that he has nothing against Counsel Tsatsu Tsikata and even
warned his editors not to publish a certain disparaging report about him.
Though
he issued caution to his staff, according to him, they defied his order and
published the report.
He
recounted that Mr. Tsatsu, could have sued his firm but opted to close the case
after he (Kweku Baako) rendered an apology to him.
This,
the New Crusading Guide Chief editor said, proves that Mr. Tsatsu is a good man
because “he could have sued. He could have pursued that case and he could have
nailed us but he gave up. That is not a person I will go out and pay back with
insults; outright insults. But, doing that favour does not mean that I am
gagged from criticizing him or examining his practice.”
Source:
Ameyaw Adu Gyamfi/Peacefmonline.com/Ghana
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