George Nyakpo, Secretary of the Association of Western Togoland Youth (ASWETOY), has said a new region cannot be created out of the Volta Region because that territory is not part of Ghana’s territorial area.
In a letter to Justice Brobbey, Chairman of the committee in charge of creation of new regions, Mr Nyakpo said: “Inasmuch as your task is clearly spelt out, I wish to draw your attention to some very critical issues which must never elude you as you carry out your assigned duties. Legally and technically, the Volta Region, from which you wish to create a region out of, is not a Ghanaian territory! It is a Mandated/Trusteeship Territory which forms part of the British Togoland, formerly a German colony.
“This land was voted to be in a kind of Union with Gold Coast, now the Republic of Ghana in 1956. This Union didn't state that the two lands are to merge and become one state. I refer you to go through the League of Nations/UN documents on this issue am drawing your attention to. You and your committee must not be swindled by the few ignorant ones at that part of the land. Following and granting their wish will mean breaching an international law which will have dire consequences! The people there who speak that kind of Twi must not be seen and regarded as Akan citizenry of Ghana.
“The constitution of Ghana limits you to the geography of Ghana and not the other state which is in an un-established union with Ghana. A simple question is, does union mean redrawing and renaming of the other partner’s territories? This is an illegality perpetuated by Ghana on the British Togoland, making it part of Ghana. The fact that this does not face any radical opposition doesn't mean we the owners of the land are in quagmire ignorance or are in agreement, but for peace to gain a breeding ground and for authorities of Ghana to rethink and act accordingly.
“But, it’s now very clear that the State of Ghana and its leadership forget about the International legality pertaining to aggression. I urge you to be very mindful of the outcome of your decision on this new region out from Volta!”
Source: classfmonline.com
Disclaimer: Opinions expressed here are those of the writers and do not reflect those of Peacefmonline.com. Peacefmonline.com accepts no responsibility legal or otherwise for their accuracy of content. Please report any inappropriate content to us, and we will evaluate it as a matter of priority. |
Don't waste time arrest him for treason
very soon this ed10ts will be demanding their independence from Ghana. well personally i never see those ple as Ghanaians anyway and Ghana will be better off if we cut them off completely. before they ask for their independence why dont we give it to them freely. what at all do we get from that region. the only thing we know them for is corruption. well i must say them I have some friends from there who are very nice ple but majority of them are nation wreckers. take them out of Ghana and we will be better off. N0ns3nse
I think this Nyakpo guy needs a medical examination.He may be going m--a--d. He can decide to relocate to Togo if he is not in favour of the idea. A typical 'nyebro' mentality
As a voltarian and a proud Ghanaian, PLEASE ARREST THESE TRAITORS ASAP!!! Most of these secessionists sit in the comfort of accra where they have built comfortable lives; their children are working in government institutions in Ghana, all these people are looking for are just five minutes of fame. Arrest them!!!
Hohoho hahaha... woow. Is this a joke or something. Dividing a region is only for administrative purposes, I don't know whether people think it's going to affect their culture or whatever. Volta is not part of Ghana? Anyway let me mind my business.
This is good news .Ok fine return you voter I'd cards and cross Togo. Those who feel they ae not Ghanaians surrender their voter ID cards and cross to Togo. It as simple as that.
is volta region bigger than ashanti region?ls clear the npp big guys and president AKUFFO ADDO on several occasions said VOLTARIANS ARE NOT GHANAIANS,WHY THE DIVISION.Fact is a fact western togoland is not part of Ghana.
I don't know your level of education but I can say for a fact that you have an infantile mind. If people like you exist in Ghana how can this country progress. Why won't you tell your Akuffo Addo president to rather make every household in Ghana a region so that development will take place faster if the size of a region determines its pace of development. There is something called proportional allocation that is if you ever heard it before. We do need to create more regions to speed up development but what we need is to allocate resources available proportional to the needs of every region. If truly these politicians are willing to develop Ghana and not for their political gain and selfish interest to win power, there is no need to create any new region under the pretext of accelerating development. If the likes of you support stupiiiiiiid decision like this from politicians then the only thing I can confidently say is you are just a thieeeef like these politicians.
THIS IS MA-D--NESS. WHY IS IT THAT WE THE PEOPLE IN THE VOLTA REGION ALWAYS TEND TO CREATE TROUBLE?? WHAT IS WRONG WITH WE THE PEOPLE FROM THIS REGION? WE ALLOW THE OTHER PEOPLE TO LOOK ON US AS INWARD LOOKING. THE VOLTA REGION HAS EXISDTED ALL THESE LONG YEARS, ENJOYING THE FRUITS AND BENEFITS GENERATED BY THE TOTALITY OF GHANAIANS, AND TODAY THIS IGNORAMUS CALLED NYAKPO COMES OUT WITH THIS NASTY BAGGAGE, CASTING SLUR ON WE THE PEOPLE FROM THE VOLTA REGION. WE HAVE PARTICIPATED AND INVOLVED OURSELVES IN ALL ELECTIONS IN GHANA. IS THIS THING CALLED NYAKPO NOW COMING FROM HIS SLUMBER???? I ASK. BE CAREFUL NOT TO FORMENT TROUBLE IN OUR PEACEFUL GHANA, NYAKPO. STOP YOUR MA-D-NESSSSS, PLEASE.
Hahahahahah!! Masre saaaaaaa! This man just want to be herd.He requires psychi-atric evaluation. In any case those who joined Ghana are far better of than these in Togo. So Mr Nyakpo, you must be honest with yourself and stop wasting everybody's time and ears.