Skip to main content

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

RE: CONDEMNATION OF INCITEFUL AND RECKLESS STATEMENTS BY HON. OKYERE BAAFI (MP FOR KOFORIDUA) AGAINST THE ASHANTI PEOPLE AND THE NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS (NDC).

The attention of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Professional Forum Youth Commission has been drawn to a deeply unfortunate and reckless statement allegedly made by Hon. Okyere Baafi, Member of Parliament for Koforidua, on Angel FM, in which he sought to incite the good people of the Ashanti Region against the NDC in relation to recent power outages.


We wish to state, in no uncertain terms, that such comments are not only irresponsible but also dangerous to the peace, unity, and democratic stability of our nation. It is highly regrettable that an individual entrusted with the title of “Honourable Member of Parliament” would descend to such a low level of public discourse by peddling unverified claims and inflammatory narratives.


The assertion that the NDC harbors ill intentions towards the people of Ashanti—particularly the outrageous claim that the party is deliberately disrupting electricity supply to harm residents—is not only false but also a calculated attempt to create fear, tension, and division among Ghanaians.


We categorically reject any narrative suggesting that the people of the Ashanti Region are opposed to the NDC or vice versa. The NDC has a long-standing record of inclusive governance and development projects that have benefited all regions of Ghana, including Ashanti. The people of Ashanti remain an integral part of our national fabric, and their welfare continues to be a priority to the NDC.


We urge all public office holders to exercise restraint, responsibility, and decorum in their public utterances. Freedom of speech must not be abused as a tool for incitement, misinformation, or political mischief. Leadership demands maturity, truthfulness, and a firm commitment to national cohesion.


Furthermore, we call on the appropriate state and security agencies to act swiftly in investigating such statements and holding individuals accountable where necessary. Ghana’s peace and unity must not be sacrificed on the altar of political expediency.


We also remind the general public that the use of inflammatory language and deliberate falsehoods has the potential to destabilize the country and undermine our democratic progress. This must not be tolerated.


The NDC remains committed to peace, unity, and development across all regions of Ghana. We encourage all citizens to remain calm and to reject divisive rhetoric.


SIGNED

Benjamin Afram Kwabena

Deputy National Youth Commissioner

NDC Professional Forum.

Source: Alrich24newsgh.blogspot.com

Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

BEREKUM TRADITIONAL COUNCIL ACCEPT EIGHT GAZETTED CHIEFS

EIGHT (8) CHIEFS OF BEREKUM TRADITIONAL AREA GAZETTED AS DIVISIONAL CHIEFS IN BEREKUM TRADITIONAL COUNCIL. A number of eight (8) Chiefs in the Berekum Traditional Area have performed their oaths of secrecy to be gazetted as the divisional chiefs of Berekum Traditional Council. The chiefs, numbering 8, got their titles as "Osaberima" to be added to their traditional and rulership names. A high court judge, Justice Baayeh, on the 6th day of November 2018, led the chiefs to sworn in the oaths of secrecy before a certificates of recognition was issued to the chiefs as a divisional chiefs. The gazetted 8 chiefs has been granted the opportunity and right to be part of any sittings of the traditional council and by so doing, all the 8 chiefs have been approved by the government of Ghana to be part of the judicial committee of the Berekum Traditional Council. The gazetted chiefs are Osaberima Kwabena Diawuo Owusu II, the Katohene and Werempehene of Berekum, Osaberima Yeboah Dart...
1 comment
Read more

25-Year-Old Young Man Electrocuted in Berekum.

25-Year-Old Young Man Electrocuted in Berekum . A suspected thief by the name Oboshie in his 25 years has been electrocuted at Berekum Nyamebekyere in the Berekum East Municipal of the Bono region . According to eye-witnesses, the suspected thief's lifeless body was found on the food vendor metal container as he attempted to steal from the container of the vendor who operates in a metal container. His death attracted a crowd of the Berekum people to the scene on the street of Nyamebekyere as everyone wants to catch a glimpse of the deceased over the incident of frequent robbery attacks and stealing in the Municipality. The residents have called on the youth to desists from such criminal acts to avoid this kind of death. The Assembly Woman for Berekum Nyamebekyere Electoral Area Hon. Veronica Benewaa explained that, the reports of household stealing has been too much in Berekum therefore advised the youth to stop such an attitude. Some of the residents also shared their feelin...
Post a Comment
Read more

Ghana Armed Forces Helicopter Crash Claims the Life of Some 5 Government Officials and 3 Others.

Ghana Armed Forces Helicopter Crash Claims the Life of Some 5 Government Officials and 3 Others. It has been confirmed by the Chief of Staff Hon. Julius Debra at the Presidency the death of government officials who were on board a military helicopter crash today Wednesday 6th August, 2025 at Adansi Akrofuom. Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Minister of Defense. MP Alhaji Ibrahim Murtala, Minister of Environment, Science and Technology  Dr. Samuel Sarpong, NDC National Vice Chairman. The death of the 8 people included the Defense Minister, Hon. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Alhaji Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed MP, Minister of Environment Science and Technology, Alhaji Manure Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, Dr Samuel Sarpong, NDC Vice Chairman, Mr Samuel Aboagy former Parliamentary candidate, Squadron leader Peter Befemi Anala, Flying Officer Mannen Twum Ampadu and Sergeant Ernest Add Mensah. All flags has been ordered to fly at half-mast in honour of the victims. Ghana...
Post a Comment
Read more