“The President is going all over the world talking about Ghana, talking about peace and talking about democracy.
And in his cabinet, around the cabinet table at which he is presiding, are people who instigate violence – purveyors of violence, sitting around his cabinet table. He doesn’t care.
He doesn’t have the strength of character to reprimand them, and tell them to stop what they are doing. He is simply looking on unconcerned. Does this mean he endorses this kind of conduct?”
These were the words of the 2016 presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, whilst campaigning in Hwidiem, in the Asutifi South constituency of the Brong Ahafo Region, on Thursday, November 10, 2016.
Nana Akufo-Addo made these comments on the back of consistent attacks against NPP members in Asutifi South being perpetrated by Hon. Collins Dauda, MP for the constituency and Minister for Local Government, and, also, on the back of the recent assault of NPP members in Odododiodioo led by MP for the constituency and Minister for Youth and Sports, Nii Lante Vanderpuye.
Nana Akufo-Addo noted that this kind of leadership, being displayed by President Mahama, is not the kind needed to move Ghana forward and return her on the path of progress and prosperity.
“No one should see himself or herself above the law. We don’t want any trouble in Ghana. Those who think that violence, through the use of guns and machetes, is the only path to which they can succeed should have a good rethink, because it will not succeed, he added.”
With residents of Hwidiem and surrounding towns living in fear as a result of atrocities and acts of intimidation being meted out to them by Hon. Collins Dauda, the NPP flagbearer condemned these acts, explaining that they have no place in a democracy.
Nana Akufo-Addo wondered what kind of man would resort to the use of violence against a woman in a contest.
“You (Collins Dauda) are contesting a woman, and you’re having to employ guns, harmful weapons and the use of macho men in order to win? It is a shame and a disgrace. What kind of a man are you then? You are employing all of these shameful tactics, not against a fellow man, but, against a woman. This is a disgrace. When such things happen, it means you have already lost,” he said.
Nana Akufo-Addo was confident that, regardless of these “shameful” tactics being employed by Hon. Collins Dauda, residents of Hwidiem and Asutifi South will vote out the NDC, in both presidential and parliamentary elections.
The NPP flagbearer noted that “the people of Asutifi South will not allow themselves to be cowed by violence, nor will they allow violent people to superintend over them. No one can be kept away from voting. Everybody is going to have the chance to cast their vote in this election.
Nana Akufo-Addo urged the electorate not to be complacent, in the belief that the NPP has already won the election.
“We don’t want that. Until the ballots are cast and counted, we should not be complacent. If you want change, you have to go and vote for the change,” he concluded.
Source: Peacefmonline.com
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oh just look at this all die be die man nana addo saying Mahama Works With Violent Men. oh God. you nana addo that eats,bath,smoke and enjoy violent calling President mahama works with violent men. see the pot calling kettle black.
How can people who are born of women talk in such irresponsible manner about their elders. I wonder if the president in power has ever invited them to the flagstaff house for even a cup of tea? I don't even think the president's children will even have the gut to cast aspersions on Nana Addo (72yrs). Pray that God will be please to allow you more Grace to live past 40yrs. Let's be very careful cos should Nana die today many diplomats and we'll meaning Ghanaians will mourn him respectfully but in ur case- 'What a shock' and 'Gone too soon! will be the caption with few mourners attending ur funeral. Sela!! Politics is not everything in this life...
John Mahama is violating the terms of the CHPS concept. Under this program initiated by the ministry of health to provide health centers to communities the communities themselves are supposed to provide the buildings. Supply of health personnel and drugs are supposed to be provided by the MMDAs and other organisations. John Mahama has however decided to provide the buildings to many communities. This is discrimination. This is not fair. Many communities saved money over years to construct the CHPS buildings because they were told that that was the part they had to play. John Mahama is making these communities feel ***barred word***.
Closed minded people! Look at their comments. NDC will kill you alive. Vote for NANA ADDO DANKWA to make your lives better and come out of your depression!
Idiooooooout dwaaaaaaaarf who wants to president. When your ken agyarpon incited violence against Gas & Ewes you shoooortingo man never said a word. This is the time to tell you that the NDC to can be violent. Just STOP dreaming of the presidency. Heart attack will be your portion when the results start coming in.
LOOK AT THE ONE PREACHING ABOUT VIOLET. IN FACT,THE KETTLE TELLING THE COAL-POT IS BLACK. NANA GIVE US A BREAK.
What about the NDC members in hospital, were they shot by their own folks. Both parties are violent if you ask me and I pity those fanatics who running after everywhere they go while their children are in the best schools.
AFTER SUPREME COURT HAS FOILED EC AND NDC PLANS TO RIG WE SHOULD NOW PREVENT NDC FROM RIGGING BY CHECKING CAREFULLY THE PRINTING OF PINK SHEETS AND THEIR SERIEL NUMBERS SO THAT THEY WILL NOT PRINT DOUBLE PINK SHEETS, THE PRINTING OF BALLOT PAPERS SO THAT THEY WILL NOT PRINT DOUBLE BALLOT PAPERS. NDC WILL PAY HEAVILY TO POLLING AGENTS TO INFLUENCE THEM SO NPP SHOULD POLICE THE POLLING STATIONS VERY CAREFULLY TO PREVENT NDC FROM RIGGING
Nana we all no violent is your hull mark that is where you have gain degree. A lot of people has die through violent under your watch, since you became NPP candidate you have never condemn even one, we know you when it come to violent.
MISCHIEVOUS ***barred word*** PEACE FM ONLY GOOD AT PUBLICISING THE FOOLI-SH AGENDA OF THE NPP. JUST CHECK THE 10 HEADLINES ON THEIR HOME PAGE. DISGRACEFUL PEACE FM....DUNC*E SYCOPHANTS