Ex-Corporal Mathew Adabuga, a former corporal in the Ghana Armed Forces and a bodyguard of former President Jerry John Rawlings has said Rawlings cannot absolve himself of culpability in the murder of the murder of three judges and a military officer in 1982. Do you want a first-hand account from the murderers of the 3 judges and officer whilst they were in Nsawam Prison waiting to be executed by firing squad? Braimah Issaka touted the same man who arrested and jailed him after the 31st December Revolution in 1981 as a good man who values humanity and was only committed to transforming and making Ghana a democratic state during his tenure. But in Rawlings defence, the former military driver explained in an interview on KOFI TV that, He (Rawlings) is innocent. ?Those soldiers were not fools. To address comments or complaints, please Contact us. In his testimony before the Commission, Cpl Adabuga accused former President J.J. Rawlings and Capt Kojo Tsikata of having ordered the abduction and murder of the three high court judges and the retired army officer in June 1982. According to him, he has the real facts on the December 31st Revolution, and the former President's hunger for power, resulting in the maiming and killing of many people. He expressed regret about what has happened and said the National Reconciliation Commission did not serve justice as he himself, like Rawlings, doesnt deserve to be alive. Adabuga and Lebanese Riyal. Around this time, 10 soldiers, some retired, all other ranks, gathered some two miles to the south of the Camp waiting for grenades and other ammunition from their accomplices at the First Infantry Battalion at Michel Camp, about 20 miles to the East of their position. He also met Albert Gbafa (of the infamous Rawlings tape) and Dan Dzigbolosu, who he said was more or less staying with Rawlings. Correspondents are everyone in the world on current affairs and expect a balanced opinion in our world kicking happenings. Giving further details of the June 30, 1982 incident, Braimah Issaka could not name where the order came from but categorically stated, Its our own boys who planned it. Opera News does not consent to nor does it condone the posting of any content that violates the rights (including the copyrights) of any third party, nor content that may malign, inter alia, any religion, ethnic group, organization, gender, company, or individual. Joe Ghartey, seeking another look at his situation. He also revealed that Rawlings created other mass graves at another place near the airport called Gadafi camp where many soldiers attached to the Military Intelligence were killed in mass by the express orders of Chairman Rawlings. During cross-examination proceedings conducted by the commission in Accra, Mr. Matthew Adabuga who was an ex-corporal in Ghanas military service, one of the masterminds behind the PNDCs December 1981 coup, and former bodyguard of Rawlings was cross-examined by a Lebanese national residing in Ghana who was reported to have been involved in filming the killings and executions carried out during the PNDC era. You can subscribe by visiting our subscription page. Despite attempts by the Lebanese national to belittle the former soldier by making it seem like he did not know what he was talking about, Adabuga successfully identified and mentioned names of the Asians in the alleged story to the Lebanese nationals dismay. Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings, wife of Flt Lt Jerry John Rawlings has been exposed by an insider who led the charge on the broadcasting house during the 1981 coup, Matthew Adabuga of allegedly masterminding the cold murder of her bodyguard because she became uncomfortable with what he knows after guarding her for some time. The judges who had arbitrated high profile cases involving the then military government and freed suspects who were brought before them were accused of being bias and corrupt. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. How miraculous drizzle exposed killers of 3 High Court judges in 1982 Sam Okudzeto recounts, 1V1D: You cant say dams are unfit for purpose Minister, Judges Murder: Truth will never be known; lets move on Nunoo Mensah, Justice Dotse informed me about 3 judges murder - Outraged Tsatsu reacts, I can vouch for the innocence of Rawlings in Judges murder - NPP's Obiri Boahen. We did things. The lion of Lahore against all unscrupulous heads in Pakistan. Dr Obed Asamoah, in his cross-examination noted that a statement made by Amartey Kwei at the Court before his trial indicated that, he saw Former President Rawlings alone to inform him about the issue of the Judges, adding that Adabuga . Opera News does not consent to nor does it condone the posting of any content that violates the rights (including the copyrights) of any third party, nor content that may malign, inter alia, any religion, ethnic group, organization, gender, company, or individual. ?Those soldiers were not fools. Adabuga, who is considered one of the main architects of the December 1981 coup, also repeated his allegation that, among others Rawlings popped champagne to celebrate the murder of the 3 judges and a soldier, when Amartey Kwei came to inform him. Do you believe Nana Addo ordered them to do that? Content created and supplied by: Stephenwadawe (via Opera Among them were C.C. Since its independence in 1957, the country has had to deal with several military coups, and human right abuses inflicted on persons by public institutions and holders of public office during periods of unconstitutional governments. Lt. Rawlings went on his rounds again. He said he later used the vehicle to convey terrified workers home. That was why he could not use any officer in the coup.. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons. Content created and supplied by: CMatthew_01 (via Opera Addae, Albert Kwasi Gbafa George Agyekum, Mathias Cudjoe, Samuel Amedeka, Daniel Dzigbolosu, Amidu and Mensah, both from the Air force and himself. I was willing to be hanged or shot when I appeared before NRC. Continue with Recommended Cookies. Nobody can point fingers at him. According to a report by MyNewsGH.com, Adabuga stated that Rawlings gave the order for the murders for both soldiers and civilians who were buried in mass graves at Achimota Forest and the Airport runaway. Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings, wife of Flt Lt Jerry John Rawlings has been exposed by an insider who led the charge on the broadcasting house during the 1981 coup, Matthew Adabuga of allegedly masterminding the cold murder of her bodyguard because she became uncomfortable with what he knows after guarding her for some time. By submitting above, you agree to our privacy policy. - Three judges and a military officer were allegedly executed on the orders of Rawlings in 1982 Ex-Corporal Matthew Adabuga, a former bodyguard of Former President Jerry John Rawlings, has cast doubts about Rawlings' innocence with regard to the death of three judges and a military officer in 1982. Ex-Corporal Adabuga, who is now an aid worker in Norway was a personal bodyguard of Mr Rawlings before they fell out and had to embark on an exile. Join the discourse. Cudjoe said he was detained at the Military Intelligence Guardroom and later for two months at the Special Branch, now Bureau of National Investigations (BNI), and the Nsawam Prisons for a year and a half, after which he was discharged from the Army. Wondering which Senior High School and other educational institutes your favorite radio or TV personality attended? It was not until around midnight that he returned to his official residence at the Castle. Please contact us on Facebook or Instagram now! Background Opera News furthermore does not condone the use of our platform for the purposes encouraging/endorsing hate speech, violation of human rights and/or utterances of a defamatory nature. He said he was with Rawlings and others when they started the operation at midnight behind the Trade Fair Centre at La, Accra to the stage when they broke their way to GBC to announce the overthrow of the Limann administration. For those asking enjoy. Its never true. He recalled how Adabuga asked him to fill the tank of one of the cars he (Braimah) used to drive, prior to the night of the murders. On 30th June, 1982 , a group of soldiers had kidnapped and murdered 3 judges ( Justice Kwadwo Agyei Agyepong , Fred Poku Sarkodee and Cecilia Koranteng-Addow) and a retired Major Sam Acquah, shot them and burned their corpses. 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Curiously, while Adabuga in his evidence said he together with nine others including Cudjoe could be credited for the success of the coup, Cudjoe said in his response to a question that he did not recollect Adabuga at the crucial stage where both men claimed they were in a convoy of two Mowags that took Rawlings to the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) to make his coup speech. "If you are strong let's meet outside". Adabuga further revealed that he appeared before the National Reconciliation Commission (NRC) to face Rawlings man-to-man, but Rawlings refused to meet him, asking for separate testimonies. anytime anywhere, especially the former chairman of the Provisional National Defence Council (PNDC) Flight-Lieutenant Jerry John Rawlings (Rtd).? He maintained that, Nobody mentioned the Rawlings name. A relevant piece of Ghana history is in this book. When Mr Hozaifeh suggested that Ex-Corporal Adabuga was a liar and a petty criminal, the Ex-Corporal demanded to know if it were not more criminal for Hozaifeh to be filming the torturing of people and executions. See More, Opera News is a free to use platform and the views and opinions expressed herein are solely those of the author and do not represent, reflect or express the views of Opera News. They were trained and could only have been working under superior orders. BREAKING News: Gregory Afoko acquitted after 8 years, Soorebias Made In Bolga Festival: A Celebration of Northern Ghanaian Heritage, John Mulaney Siblings: Meet Chip, Peter Martin, and Claire Mulaney, NPP flagbearership: UEW lecturer joins race, Harry Belafonte Cause of death, Age, Wife, Children, Net Worth, Funeral, Ill beat Kweku Ricketts skillfully in the NDC primaries Orkortor Perry brags, How To Gain More Social Media Followers with Ease, Copyright 2020 MyNewsGH. Visit us for daily news and betting tips from experts. Our Staff; Services. As for the NRC, they just listened and wrote their report thats all. Raising the thumb towards Mr Hozaifeh, Ex-Corporal Adabuga said: " If you are strong, let's meet out side. He mentioned Corporal Matthew Adabuga, as one of the witnesses who gave fake accounts of the June 30, 1982 incident. In the Lebanese national's last attempt to prove that Adabuga was indeed a criminal, he alleged that Adabuga was sentenced to death for killing innocent people with a document he submitted to the commission as evidence, but his allegation was rejected because the document was not certified. Any/all written content and images displayed are provided by the blogger/author, appear herein as submitted by the blogger/author and are unedited by Opera News. On return, he found the five people had ordered out of the car and shot dead and lying in pools of blood. Ex-Corporal Matthew Adabuga was a player in the December 31 1981 Coup.He recently testified before the National Reconciliation Commission (NRC) against forme. According to him, Jerry Rawlings gave the order for numerous murders for both soldiers and civilians who were buried in mass graves at Achimota Forest and Airport runaway. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. Jerry Rawlings was already in Burma Camp hiding in the room of Adabuga at the Gondar Barracks. Dzigbolosu and Gbafa, Concord can reveal, were part of the abortive May 15, 1979 coup attempt by Rawlings. Asked whether he, himself was also not culpable for the bloodshed unleashed on the nation, Cpl Adabuga conceded that although he inflicted pain and unnecessary anguish on some people particularly his personal involvement in the killing of an innocent person at La, in Accra, Rawlings and Tsikata, have not admitted responsibility for any of the series of wanton murders that characterised the 11 year rule of the PNDC. Reacting to the evidence given by Captain Kojo Tsikata (Rtd) to the NRC on Tuesday February 10, 2004, Adabuga emphasised that there are so many more questions concerning the murder of the Judges which demands many more answers from Kojo Tsikata and Rawlings. Send your news stories to Editor of Ghana Guardian via WhatsApp on +233501061949. The murder of the high profile judges shook the nation leading to the arrest of some of the suspects who were tried and found guilty. He expressed regret about what happened, and said the NRC did not serve justice, as he himself, just like Rawlings, dont deserve to be alive. Leaving the Labadi beach in the neighbourhood of the Teshie Military Range, the handful of coupmakers moved through the bush to the Recce Cookhouse. He also claimed that Konadu Rawlings is not clean too, as she expressly ordered the murder of one Anto Mess, because he knew too much after guarding her for some time. //