The Omanhene of New Juaben Traditional Area, Daasebre Prof. Emeritus Oti Boateng has debunked claims that he has endorsed Micheal Okyere Baafi-Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Free Zones Authority in the upcoming Parliamentary Primaries of the ruling New Patriotic Party(NPP).
Mybrytfmonline com has gathered that some Chiefs led by the Gyaasehene, Nana Twumasi Darkwa were induced to convince some delegates to vote for Micheal Okyere Baafi at the blind side of the Omanhene who is currently outside the country.
Upon hearing the information, Daasebre Oti Boateng angrily ordered the sub Chiefs involved to issue a press statement to denounce the action.
At a Press conference held Saturday, June 13, 2020, addressed by the Gyaasehene of New Juaben Nana Twumasi Darkwa on behalf of the Omanhene stated that, these claims “unfounded and without merit”.
“First, it is against the tenet of the constitution for Chiefs to openly endorse identify with political parties, and by extension endorse a candidate to an election on the platform of Political parties.
Second, the Omanhene’s Palace is open to all and so by just entering the palace cannot be construed as an endorsement by the Omanhene.”
He added “as a Paramount Chief, it is my responsibility not only to safeguard the dignity and sanctity of the institution of Chieftaincy, but also to ensure that Chieftaincy become the rallying point of leadership for all irrespective of ones’ cultural, religious, and Political differences”
The Traditional Council stated that it welcomes and supports all shades of political leadership with the mandate of the citizens to govern this country.
The incumbent Member of Parliament for New Juaben South Mark Assibey Yeboah who is a member of the Economic Management Team of Government and Chairman of the Finance Committee of Parliament is keenly being contested by the CEO of GFZA Michael Okyere Baafi for the second time having been defeated in 2015.
Source: Mybrytfmonline/Obed Ansah
