The Minority Volta Caucus in Parliament is calling on the president to withdraw and apologize for comments made against the Paramount Chief of Aflao in respect to an unfinished e-block project in Aflao.
According to them, the chief was just speaking out against the pattern of succeeding administrations neglecting inherited government projects.
According to reports, the Chief issued an ultimatum to the Minister of Education for him to finish the project.
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo recently questioned if the chief has the authority to issue such an ultimatum to the minister during an appearance on Peace FM.
As a result, he asked the chief to complete the project if he so desired.
However, at a press conference in Parliament, Ketu South MP Dzifa Gomashie said that the comments are unacceptable. As a result, she encouraged President Akufo-Addo to issue an unequivocal apology to the chief.
“The respected traditional ruler merely advocated for an abandoned E-Block in his community to be completed, so his people will have fair access to education. As citizens and as taxpayers, that wasn’t too much to ask for, and he deserves praise for prioritizing education and speaking out against the culture of abandoning inherited projects.”
“So he does not deserve such disrespect from the president of the Republic of Ghana. The president’s conduct which we do not see him exhibit to our traditional rulers in other parts of the country is a total affront to the entire Volta Region and Aflao Traditional Area, and so we demand a retraction and apology from the president.”
Already, the Member of Parliament (MP) for North Tongu, Samuel Okuzeto Ablakwa, has taken on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for his comments.
According to him, the President used intemperate language that was inappropriate for the person charged with fostering national cohesion.
“Our revered chiefs and custodians of our proud traditions deserve utmost respect at all times, regardless of which part of the country they exercise their authority.”
“The venerable Torgbui Adzongaga Amenya Fiti V and the people of Aflao deserve an immediate retraction and apology from President Akufo-Addo.”
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