Dr. Frank Amoakohene, the Ashanti Regional Minister, has sharply denounced recent acts of vandalism and tribal remarks made by some National Democratic Congress (NDC) supporters in reaction to the region’s appointment of District and Municipal Chief Executives (MMDCEs).
On Monday, April 14, during the Ashanti Festival in Kumasi, Dr. Amoakohene addressed the media and voiced his concern about the events that occurred in Asante Mampong, Kumawu, and Afigya Kwabre South. He reiterated his dedication to maintaining regional peace and stability.
Dr. Amoakohene urged party members to refrain from violence and back the president’s selections for local leadership, calling the acts of vandalism and divisive speech intolerable.
We will hold a conference with them to let them know that you cannot take the laws into your own hands and do things and expect that you have the cover or shield from us, the leaders,” he said.
He emphasized that such unrest directly undermines the President, who holds the constitutional mandate to appoint MMDCEs.
“Any riot whatsoever goes definitely and directly at the President. The President will make the appointments, and we will work with the appointments. No one will be allowed to force our hands to choose someone else for the President,” he stressed.
Dr. Amoakohene encouraged party members who were not selected as DCEs to remain hopeful, noting that there are other avenues to serve the government.
“We want to call on everyone who doesn’t get the opportunity to serve as a DCE appointment, there are other opportunities for them to serve in government,” he added.
