Richard Kirk Mensah, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Western Regional Communications Officer, has denied allegations leveled against the party regarding the recent removal of a statue of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
The accusations were made by the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Western Regional Communications Director, Mr. Issah Fuseini.
Speaking on Bryt 99.1 FM, Mr. Kirk Mensah refuted claims that the NDC was responsible for the act, asserting that intelligence gathered by his team points to NPP youth being behind the incident.
He further alleged that the act might have been orchestrated by NPP-affiliated individuals to tarnish the reputation of Hon. Blay Nyameke Armah, an NDC stalwart and the NDC as a party.
“We have intelligence that it was the NPP youth who pulled the statue down, not the NDC. If the NDC had intended to remove the statue, it wouldn’t have lasted beyond December. One word from me could have ensured its removal within a day,” Mr. Mensah stated.
He also highlighted his previous commitment to relocate the statue to Kyebi, the hometown of former President Akufo-Addo, emphasizing that many youth in the Western Region were ready to assist with the relocation process until the current development.
Calling for action, Mr. Mensah urged the Western Regional Police Command to investigate the matter thoroughly. He expressed confidence that the findings would reveal the truth to Ghanaians.
“The police must investigate this issue. Once they do, the truth will be clear to everyone. We, as a party, are ready to address the media soon on this matter,” he added.
The controversy surrounding the removal of the statue has sparked debate within the region, with both major political parties trading accusations.
The NDC maintains that their focus remains on transparency and justice, distancing themselves from the incident entirely.
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com/Gumedzo Isaac Acheampong
