A traitor is really worse than an enemy this is my conclusion after listening to this interview and reading the comments especially that of Goldgem Infinity. Vengeance belongs to God. My deepest condolences to all the families of all political victims post independence. Who will avenge our ancestors who were sold by other ancestors as slaves and lost their lives miserably😥😥😥😥 in the castles and enroute to the west indies? Let's use history to learn from the mistakes of others and leave revenge to whom vengeance belong. God have mercy on Ghana! God bless Ghana!
This is a coward who plays the proverbial Kweku Ananse always. If Boakye Dzan says he was the head of government in 1979 then he killed the Generals not Rawlings. Ghanaians must listen well.
Exactly my thought. They all shut up and watched as Rawlings was pilloried by the Media in a smear campaign as killer of the Generals. Admittedly he claims he was the head of government and if he affirms that RAWLINGS didn't have authority to kill the judges in '79, wouldn't that same logic apply to the generals? Most of these hypocrites will end up as bystanders of history. My condolences to lost souls. Revolutions do indeed eats its own men.
I believe Mr Boakye Djan 100 percent he is telling the truth I was in the Armed Forces and knew about it. When I joined the Armed Forces I was privileged to come in contact with officers who knew what happened. He is truthful.
@@coventrypinto3728 express your view too , don’t oppose other people please, you may end up saying blasphemous things.. God is there ok , don’t deceive yourself ohk .. I wish you know where this man is now .. God has time for everything he does, it may not come early buh I can tell you God watches everything . Thank you
He actually admitted they made that indemnity clause part of the law. Saying “you don’t expect us to hang ourselves”. Our predecessors failed this country
History tells us Boakye Gyan didn’t organise and wasn’t the main man that made the coup 4th June 1979. It was organised by some lower ranked soldiers who were moved by Rawlings speech when he was on trial for the 5th May 79 coup. Boakye Gyan and Rawlings only came in because the lower ranked soldiers lacked the capabilities of being in charge of the country because their level of education was low so behind the seens they were controlling Rawlings and Boakye Gyan. Boakye Gyan is creating a hero for himself.
This is correct. Boakye Gyan was a Captain, and when the shooting started, no one above Lieutenant would have been safe. He was always just an academic person and his theories of how to take over Africa were never what Rawlings was about - Otherwise that is what the AFRC would have done. He came in once the shooting stopped. Rawlings was the one broken out by corporals and privates. And Boakye Gyan was elevated in history by his own ability to tell stories and the Limann's regime's need for someone other than Rawlings to take a heroic position. The man took his bribe and left the country. He went to the Uk and whatever intention he had to Unite Africa by Military Junta remained theory only for the curios who would listen. Meanwhile, without his so-called strategist self, Rawlings came back to power in 1981 and Boakye Gyan, had he ever been part of something larger, would hhave come straight back to join Tsikata and the others. But instead, he managed to slink back in after Rawlings was out of power and start telling these fibs.
Nice historical exposition from you hero Major BJ. However, if you were the Head of Gov, how come Rawlings was the man caught on camera handing over to Hilla Liman. Can someone (Maj.BJ) explain this to me please
Rawlings was more of a ceremonial president, which he stated. And he Rawlings was the one good with speaking to the public so he had that role. Besides Rawlings had become popular because of his public trial and the announcement he made when he was broken from jail. You should understand, he was the one doing all making the addresses to the public on behalf of the AFRC
GOD BLESS YOU PEOPLE FOR YOUR GREAT WORK FOR MOTHER GHANA. MAY HE GRANT YOU PEOPLE LONG LIFE SO THAT YOU WILL CONTINUE TO EXPLAIN SO THAT THOSE WHO DON'T KNOW SHOULD UNDERSTAND STOP POLLUTING THE YOUNGER GENERATION WHILST THE TRUTH IS THERE WHO GOD BLESS NO ONE CURSE.
The blood of Ghanaian people, innocent Ghanaian people is crying for revenge on the wicked, and it has entered into the ears of the LORD of SABAOTH. It has always been the will of man to shed blood but not the will of God. Gen. 9v6 " Whoever shed man's blood. By man his blood shall be shed; For in the image of God He made man. The true Messenger of God has revealed and declared so to the wicked. Long live all loving Ghanaian people.
If Major Gyan is the Head of Government in 1979 why was Rawlings is the one captured in videos and pictures handling over power to Liman. He claimed Rawlings has run away or go into hiding after he was break out from jail. That was false either. You listen to other officers like Issaka braima and others in the 5 battalion said otherwise. I dunno what break the relationship between him and Rawlings but i guess there is bitterness in this man words. If he cliamed Rawlings is guilty he's more than guilty as well. He break him out of jail for his own interest, according to his speech there's letter that suggest Rawlings and his friends should be killed and he been Rawlings best man at his wedding he knows he'll be in danger if he doesn't act quickly. He stands not for the love for Ghana but he's afraid to die. Such a Coward. Rawlings stands for what he believes till he dies. Mr Gyan if Rawlings is guilty you are guilty as well, you snitch.
With both being guilty I side with you. But yr are confusing 1979 and 1981 are to different thing all 2geda. So far us somebody handover to a civilian govt that doesn't mean was the brain architect of the overthrow entirely but as the leader the back stops on him. The killing of the judges n officer was a dilemma with his involvement or not. Posterity will judge us all and d4 we all should be mindful of our analysis.
@@StreetsofAccra He could hide atrocious behaviour but could not wipe from our memories Satan is deep flying his remain in dirty engine oil everlasting.
Rubbish. Journalists in Ghana need to do basic corroboration of their stories. Boakye Gyan was not even on the field until June 5th midday. Like anyone above the rank of Lieutenant, he fled, and this is known to those he immediately commanded. The reason for June 4th was a reaction. Rawlings attempt on May 15th was to force the hand of Government to make ammends for the abuse of power over the previous 6yrs, because they were going back to barracks and everyone including Afrifa (who wrote as much to Acheampong) feared the armed forces will be disbanded. The lower ranks were incensed at the thought of being punished for the actions of their commanders who were sure to retire with fat pensions. When Rawlings called out the injustices for which reason he attempted his mutiny, and Justice Aikens read the entirety of his speech had he taken power, the lower ranks decided to take matters into their own hands. What Rawlings had feared would happen if officers like himself didn't take over and force a military style national reconciliation happened on June 4th, and Rawlings was handed over the reigns of power over an army in complete revolt, and a majority population in support, calling for bloody justice. The notion that the reason for the coup was to punish military takeovers is invented by Boakye Gyan who was not even in charge of the events to decide why it happened. he was just the spokesperson. A more likely reason he's taken this position is to incriminate the 31st December coup as a betrayal by Rawlings of the 'spirit' of June 4th. In reality, June 4th was a violent reaction by an army in the face of its own disbandment. Those who took charge had little option that to balance between satisfying the call for steep judgement and calming nerves. Boakye Gyan left after handover, taking the money government gave him to leave and going to the UK. There he attempted a coup against Rawlings in 1983 or so, which failed. His brother was executed and his sister arrested. He wasn't on the ground to have anything to say about who did what and he certainly has motive to cast a false sense of guilt over the leadership of the PNDC - Which again, he TRIED TO remove by coup. Do you research before you interview certain people. It isn't hard. Interview his immediate subordinates who actually fought during June 4th and they will tell you Boakye Gyan took to his heels on hearing a private or corporal shout out "Kill all the officers". He only came when coaxed to because his name was called by Rawlings, who knew he was a snake, but felt he was an eloquent speaker. These are basic facts you can read in books and through interviews. Stop lying about crucial parts of Ghana's history. It affects more than just the present.
After all your long talk ask yourself this. How did Rawlings make him his second in command if he knew he was a coward and a traitor? If we are to believe Rawlings knew all these about him as you claim and yet went ahead to make him the second in command of the AFRC then Rawlings was the dumbest soldier I have ever seen Can't you see that from this basic question alone your whole narration is full of half truths and deceit? Sometimes you need to be smart a bit.
Funny plenty talk 😂 was Rawlings on the field. Nonsense 😂😂💔 even major Sulemana fleed at some point, when the ranks were coming for him. The only officers who stood were cpt Budu Koomsom, Major Rida and Maj. Gen Odartey wellington. Boakye Gyan took cover alright, so did Rawlings. But the boys were actually fighting were receiving orders from Capt. Baa Achamfour, who was actually on the field fighting and Boagye Gyan . This is why we can't mention June 4th without Boagye Gyan. The ironic thing is the mention of Rawlings when talking June 4th. Rawlings on spoke at GBC, and run away 😂
Boakye Gyan shouting about law, law; where was this LAW during the mass suffering of Ghanaians at that era. Yes, Rawlings was lucky because he was very intelligent Airman.
This is not the first time Boakyi Gyann has been granted such enterviews He never never show any sign of mentioning any ones name As well as any of them you are waisting your time KEKE They all knows but no one like to mention the name
So this man only joined the military to plan a coup. So he was never interested in going to any war. Not a true solider in my opinion. How was his intention not detected. He could remained a civilian and still have a voice like anyone else. Ridiculous. What a traitor to this nation
Take Boakye Gyan on, use the asset declaration in 1979 to establish probity and accountability. Did Rawlins enrich himself and his family during the PNDC and NDC regimes.
HE WHO LIVE BY SWORD WILL DIE BY SWORD Mathew 26:52 Revelations 13:9-10 EXODUS 21:12 Numbers 35:30-33 ANYONE WHO IS GUILTY OF HUMANS BLOOD WILL PAY FOR IT, GOD NEVER FORGIVES ANYONE OF SUCH SIN Exodus 34:7 SO, WHO EVER WAS BRAIN BEHIND THE EXECUTION OF THE JUDGES WILL NEVER ESCAPES THE PUNISHMENT OF IT BY THE ALMIGHTY GOD
Rawlings would have been successful if he had robe in an infantry unit ie 5BN cos the have the guns and ground training. But he rather hard the armor unit. A no no for such act.
my great leader,I was in training when this took place,I followed Rawlings and his presidency and revolution from 1979 .I met him at Sam Sharpe square during a state visit to jamaica.Rawlings is loved here.He told mr manley Prime minister not to make the mistakes he made when he took over.He did not mention his mistakes. Rawlings regime has cleansed Ghana and created a new dispensation.
Really may the Lord forgive u any drop of blood JJ waisted he and his love ones will account for on the judgement day trust me u are part of it as he did not offer mercy so he and his love ones will never hv nercy.
What about those people Afrifa also killed to come to Power? Did you know how Afrifa betrayed Kwame Nkrumah who gave him scholarship to university? Did you also learn about how Afrifa betrayed his own friend who led the coup to overthrow Nkrumah and he later arranged for the killing of his friend, Kotoka?
Major Boachie Djan is not clean as He claims because it is known that he ordered the killing of Afrifa because He Afrifa executed 3 soldiers involved in the killing of KOTOKA, though he ordered them to kill KOTOKA .one of which was from Boachie Djans home town.
Ghanaian we shall never be happy until we find those who kill JUDGES AND THE GENERALS. Ask BOAKYE GYAN who kill JUDGES and the GENERALS. This killing should be sent to international court of justice for this people to be brought to justice. Before there family will have a peace of mind . This judges and generals there souls are crying for justice. THANKS
To send it to international court and what will be the benefit, you think military rules is to eat food, now you are free and talk as you want fools, go and search for the people who overthrow in indipendenc leader
@@coventrypinto3728 I am so sad about what you are saying I may not understand you very well . You think about the INNOCENT PEOPLE who were killed by this RAWLINGS ADIMISTRATION what about if your family members were killed, I think you will be looking for answers from the GHANA GOVERNMENT . Please we should not think of ourselves only but we as HUMANS we should show a sense of SYMPATHY to who have lost their LOVE ONES through this senseless killing of GENERALS and innocent CIVILIANS. 😪😪😪LONG LEAVE GHANA OUR MOTHER LAND. THANKS
I wonder why all these murderers are left to exist and occupy space.I always feel nauseated whenever i see them display their egotistical tendencies for all to see. I hope hell would be more of a comfortable place for these worms and Lucifer being even scared of them.
JJ Rawlings revolution was killing all opponents and opposition by force.???The cause of course was criminal act with impunity against ordinary civilians.The indemnity clause should have been given to hang all pndc members for murders without trial.????
This man should at least be in jail. Who is he kidding. Go ask the family of his victims. Go ask those that were drag naked through the streets of Ghana. Give me a break with the so called revolution. It was murder and carnage. This man laughs with an expression of some kind of achievement. Has he got a soul? So weird to watch him. Please don't give these people the platform to continue to smear salt into injuries they inflicted. If Charles Taylor is in jail, why aren't these people? He claims he and his gangsters applied the constitution to murder the head of states. What constitution? The first thing Rawlings announced at the radio station was the suspension of the constitution or whatever judicial system we had.
This guy after helping to bring Ghana back so many years, now has the guts to criticize. What kind of democracy is so weak to allow this state wrecker to even join a political party. He wants some of Mahama's booty but he is not going to get a dime.
For lack of knowledge, insight and understanding, poor souls like you suffer and will continue to suffer under the control of bullies and oppressors like the one you are defending. May the Lord help you 🙏🏽
Mr. Boakye Gyan you were coward that’s why you put Former President Rawlings as chairman and you accepted Ex-Gratia to keep quiet whilst JJ. RAWLINGS refused to collect. Why are you now saying this after 40yrs plus? I’m sure you regretted not taking control
Massa 31st has always been controversial.....i grew up at arakan, June 4th was controversial but 31st was just so unnecessary especially when they managed to make the govt and upperclass even more corrupt today than it was when they took over
Boakye Djan are you sure and comparatively, that the present government under the leadership of Nana Akufo Addo isn't doing well. Can you say with conviction qualitatively and quantitatively that for nearly 20 years J J Rawlings ruled the country we saw a lot of physical developments and a better or improved living standard for the people of Ghana. The least spoken of NDC's rule and development the better it is, incidental to Nana Akufo Addo' s three years spent in office so far. Members of the NDC like Allottey Jacob and Koku Anyidoho have attested to the good work of NPP under the current leadership. However and strangely, Major Boakye is living in Mars and has become a compulsory stranger in the rapidly improving and developmental miracles taking place in Motherland Ghana. Wake up, wake up Major Boakye Gyan; Ghana loves you.
He is a coward,traitor and selfish man.After the instalment of Liman they were all compensated with monies and houses by Liman government only Rawlings rejected that money and he stayed in Ghana
Those were not interesting time my sister. People suffered those days and i'm glad i wasn't born then because i don't think i could deal with this hardship especially going to bed at 5pm.
In other interviews, it was rumored at the time that Afrifa killed Kotoka (his own colleague in the first coup) hence the "Dzelukope Mafia" comprising of Kojo Tsikata, Kofi Awoonor, and others of Ewe background had Afrifa on their Wanted-List already. June 4th squad decided to use him as scape goat to "appease Ghanaians"...so to speak. There was no evidence to that claim though.
Was Afrifa the only person left among the soldiers who partcipated in the 1966 coup? You killed him because Yeboah and Arthur were killed for the counter coup in 1967. Recently JJ said the name of Afrifa was not on the list of those to be killed. He said Afrifa's death was occasioned by a certain general then. You think you are free, you posture and demeanor put you in a confused state. If you have conscience, will you sleep with the killer of your blood brother? you fear you will be exposed for some hidden bad thing somewhere. Bed of the same feathers flock together.
All this things are stupid and crazy things waste of money for how long government have to investigate this? Ooooh I shot of words people are suffering sleeping on the street please please Mr president it a time to think and plan this will never end anywhere.
Nice revelations. I wish you could call upon some of the major players of the 1981 coup( Like Chriist Atim, Mathew Adebuga, Akatapore and coo) and possibly the Ex president rawlings himself to talk about his versions of both coups
I think you guys your cups are full. Nobody believes what you pretence of fighting but nature is bringing you to judgment. The blood that you shed is calling for vengeance .You are now surrending yourself gradually.
That was destruction faculty stand generation line falling up to now dommages.Ghana was not made,or should infiltration against concerning state institutions amandiment policys but unfortenate there's that was lack our faculty confondance since our devolpment failled.
Yes Boakye is being truthful .... Rawlings was not in control reason why he blamed General Amidu for the execution of Afrifa ... If Rawlings was in charge , he wouldn't have handed over power to Limman.....reason why he came back on his own to overthrow Limann
The hypocritical boakye gyan, is indirectly telling the world he’s now left with a feeling of bitterness. For not using that time to steal and amass wealth was a mistake, butum banza.
Don't paint the picture that you were innocent. The way you laugh when you mentioned dragging Afrifa for trial symbolize no cause of remorse on your part. You are as guilty as Rawlings.
None of them is clean. As we said in French, you cannot make omelette without breaking few eggs. Tu be peux pas faire des œufs sans casser des œufs. Ghana and Ghana future moving forward is more important than the past upheaval. C’est cela la réalité.
I now clearing understand phrase and l qote ours is a limited objectif to get country on the cause by dealing with those Who caused the mess,we are not interested in seeking political mandate to rule)
and when the dust has settled make time to do another documentary on the kulunkungu bombings and maiming of innocent ones, the live burial of pregnant women in the 60s, the murder of Yaa Naa and his 39 elders, the serial killing of women in the late 90s and all the unsolved extra judicial killings in this country. we want to call out the murderers in the country and their antecedents for who they really are. God is watching us.
Clearly, Major Boakye Gyan towers over Rawlings on the issue of integrity. The Major's smooth flow of memory tells it all. Credit however be given where it is due, Rawlings' footprints on Ghana's development can never be erased. His newfound love with the Nana Addo administration was a strategy to avoid prosecution by this government and eventually be sent to the gallows, a decision Kuffuor resisted throughout his tenure much to the disapproval of Nana. Indeed, no one government can be said to have brought the yearnings of the Ghanaian to satisfactory acceptance but Rawlings' inconsistency has not only cost him disaffection but also easy cocroach death in the end. Jehovah God is the only entity that will finally reveal the truth !!
It is? how? You have an unprepared journalist trying to interview someone who claims to be a live wire of a coup d'etat that destroyed jobs, businesses and lives; and substantially reversed Ghana's progress. What is so interesting about this?
@@quofispocus I think Ghanaians can't understand or understood when they listen to videos, why do you state that he cause the jobs , listen to it again, he wants the then to hand in the Ghanaians they don't want the military to rule, and force Rawlings to do so, but he was not happy and came back and over thrown Lyman, why you blame him of no jobs in Ghana, instead of blaming on Rawlings?
, mad man. he should tell Ghanaians what was the crime of Rear Admiral Amedume, Air Vice Marshall Boakye, Col Felli. Why was Lt Gen Ocran. Lt Gen Ankrah Commissioners of Police J. W. K Harlley. Deku,Nunoo,and Yakubu spared
If not because JJ Rawlings brought these strategy those thought they are the best presidents now would have not been president neither even fit's to be
What have they done? If you judge unjustly defending the wrong doing what do you expect to see? If the constitution allows such to happen there would have been good judgement in Ghana including president that will loot our taxes monies with his appointees as we are seeing in our country today
