Boakye-Djan claimed that Rawlings’ participation in the second coup on December 31, 1981, could result in posthumous prosecution.
Boakye-Djan remarked, “He died as a walking criminal.”
“Just because I helped create a democracy doesn’t make me liable if someone decides to destroy it. Keep in mind that we gave [Hilla] Limann the reins… and I traveled for London to complete my postgraduate course. When December 31 rolled around, I was not present, but I protested on the same day and laid down my uniform to roll it back, which I ultimately managed to do.
“The fact that he passed away doesn’t absolve him. If enough individuals have the guts and sincerity to believe what happened was wrong and shouldn’t be encouraged, he may be tried after his death.
