Playwright and CEO of Roverman Productions, Ebo Whyte, has revealed that he has a soft spot for former President Jerry John Rawlings at the latter’s 70th birthday celebration.

Ebo Whyte indicated that the former President gave him hope as young man and praised him for his military takeover in 1979.

“…I’m pro-Rawlings, I am not NDC. I don’t have political colour…” he remarked.

The celebrated playwright noted that Mr. Rawlings at a time when Ghanaians were languishing in corruption and many citizens were fleeing the country, came to turn the tables and balanced the scales after his coup d’état.

“…I was on the way to the office when a panting, breathless voice came on air and announced… announced liberation, announced salvation for the nation; since that day, you have been an inspiration sir” he stated.

Ebo Whyte continued by stating that “I know the man who gave me hope as a young man, because you knew how many Ghanaians were running away to Nigeria; where they were mistreated and disrespected. Then he comes and there’s reverse in the movement of people.”

He further promised the former leader’s story will be retold with “love, honour and objectivity”.

Former President Rawlings turned 70 years on Thursday and was honoured by Roverman Productions with a night of music, dance and theatre.