2 hours ago
3 ARTICLE AD
The Member of Parliament (MP) for the Ashaiman constituency in the Greater Accra region, Ernest Norgbey, has condemned the destruction of his party’s office by constituents protesting his exclusion from President John Mahama’s first list of Deputy Ministerial nominees.
On Wednesday, President Mahama announced his list of nominees, but Mr Norgbey's name was absent.
In response, party supporters in Ashaiman took to the streets, vandalising party property.
Mr Norgbey revealed that he had been informed about the protest and attempted to intervene before the situation escalated.
“I spoke to them at China Mall, where they had gathered, advising them not to cross the motorway or take any drastic actions. I urged them to go home, relax, and wait to see the good work of John Mahama,” he said.
Despite his efforts, Mr Norgbey was later informed that the protesters had gone to the constituency chairman’s office and caused damage.
“I can say with certainty that we condemn these actions. They should not have taken their frustrations to the chairman’s office,” he said.
While acknowledging the protesters' frustrations, Mr Norgbey stressed that their actions were wrong. “What is wrong is wrong, they shouldn't have done that,” he added.
Mr Norgbey confirmed that calm has now been restored in Ashaiman. “Everything is calm now. The constituents understand the situation and our explanation,” he said.
“We must all join hands and support President Mahama's efforts to reset Ghana,” he concluded.

DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
