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Former President Rawlings congratulates Togo
President
Accra, April 24, GNA – Former President Jerry John Rawlings
on Friday commended the President Faure Gnassingbe of Togo
for the successes chalked in democracy and governance.
He however appealed to the security apparatus of Togo to
probe an alleged coup plot by Mr Kpatcha Gnassingbe, a
former Defence Minister, who is a brother to the president.
A statement signed by Mr Kofi Adam, Special Aide to former
President Rawlings said, “This attempt on Togo’s security
must be investigated and true justice done the people of
Togo, recognizing that the interest of the state overrides
that of family ties.”
British Broadcasting Corporation on Wednesday reported that
the brother of the Togolese president had been detained for
allegedly plotting to overthrow the government but he denied
the allegation.
At least two people were killed and three wounded in a
shootout at his house on Sunday night, officials said.
Mr Kpatcha Gnassingbe said he was the victim of an
assassination attempt.
He told the BBC that armed men in military uniform had
turned up at his home spraying bullets at his bedroom and
the bedrooms of his children during the gun battle that
lasted at least three hours.
The government website said Mr Kpatcha Gnassingbe was one of
the main organisers of a plot to topple the government.
Five senior army officers have already been arrested.
GNA
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