Captain Kofi Amoabeng recounts near-fatal encounter with soldier during Rawlings' early years
Retired military officer and founder of the defunct UT Bank, Captain Prince Kofi Amoabeng, shared an experience from the early years of former President Jerry John Rawlings' era where a fellow soldier almost shot him. Amoabeng revealed this in a social media post on August 30, 2026, reflecting on his time in the Ghana Armed Forces and the challenging political climate after Flt. Lt. Jerry Rawlings took power. He detailed in his book, "UT Story, Humble Beginnings," how a military officer nearly gunned him down due to uncertainty about his political allegiance. Amoabeng stated that this incident taught him the importance of balancing personal principles with survival in difficult situations, emphasizing the need for wisdom and restraint over open confrontation. He noted that during that period, it was dangerous to be perceived as either supporting or opposing the regime, as junior military officers could target individuals whose loyalties were questioned. Amoabeng chose to resign and keep his intentions private, learning that adapting to one's environment does not mean abandoning principles.
