NPP chairman for Effutu constituency, Theophilus Kojo Halm has accused the Tufuhene of Efutu in the Central Region, Neenyi Otubua Siripi II of doing the bidding of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC).
According to him, the chief’s comment demanding an apology from NPP’s flag bearer Nana Akufo-Addo over his 'Simpa Panyin” comments he deems derogatory should be ignored.
“Tufuhene’s comment is not surprising. That [Chief] who led the press conference is a strong NDC man. All those members around him are all NDC members and they have been paid by the NDC to spew lies about Nana Addo” he stated.
The NPP flag bearer, addressing party supporters recently at Hwidiem in the Asutifi South constituency of the Brong Ahafo Region as part of his regional campaign, described the president as a “Simpa Panyin” for failing to reprimand Sports Minister Nii Lantey Vanderpuye for inciting NDC supporters to attack NPP members.
The expression is widely used in the Akan language to describe an elderly person who looks on unconcerned while the wrong things are done.
The coastal town of Winneba was originally known as Simpa.
Addressing the media in Winneba on Tuesday 22 November, Tufuhene of Efutu, Neenyi Otubua Siripi II, described Nana Akufo-Addo’s comment as unfortunate and condemnable, and asked him to retract.
“You are well aware that in some media houses, especially the Akan-speaking ones, during panel discussions, some panelists conveniently use the adage "Simpa Panyin'' to describe unpleasant situations and irresponsible leadership. As far as we know, proverbs or adages are not said in vacuum…The crux of the matter is that no one ever uses "Simpa Panyin” to represent pleasant situations or circumstances,” he stated.
But Mr Halm believes the NDC in the constituency are frustrated and the comment is only a calculated attempt by the NDC to tarnish Nana Addo’s image and make Nana Addo unpopular in the region.
He indicated that since the word “Simpa Panyin” is not an insult, they are not ready to apologise to anyone because the Tufuhene spoke in his own capacity and not from the Traditional Council.
“The NDC in the constituency is just frustrated. Instead of them to think about how they can fix the ailing economy, they are resorting to paying chiefs to destroy Nana Addo. No one will apologise because that word is not an insult” he declared.
Source: myjoyonline
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Has none of the chiefs or the traditional rulers in Winneba or simpa ever used the expression: KONONGO KAYA before? Hypocrisy at the highest level.....mi tweeee Mo...
Please Otubua Siripi II, if you receive V8 from your speech, WHAT ABOUT YOUR SUBJECTS? Do you care about them or you care about your goodself. These words have been used since our ancestors time nobody care to question. Why now 2 weeks to Election and you WANT V8 from NDC so you are saying these. BY THE WAY GHANAIANS HAVE ALREADY MADE THEIR MINDS (VOTES) ALREADY. Change is Coming Wednesday, 7th December, 2016. We are VOLTAYOUTH4CHANGE and also VOLTA4CHANGE.
Chairman u ryt oo.If the Efutu chiefs are now saying Nana should appoligize then i cant think far.Growing up,we were taught the word SIMPA PANYIN in our fanti class.If they are now seeing something wrong with it then all our ancestors are at fault.they shld all rise up and come and apologize to the people of Winneba.
The phrase is indeed very insulting.
THIS SO CALL CHIEF IS MORON AND ***barred word***.
Ao, Nana Simpa Panyin. You have confirmed that indeed you are one. Chasing the wind, wasting everybody's time with such press confab. Shameful
Fortunately that is why he is a Simpa panyin. Can't think for himself.NDC why? Serving the people is not by force.
What about Mankesim police. Come again chief.
Simpa Panyin, Konongo Kaya and many others are common Ghanaian local parlance used in anywhere among Ghanaians to get a specific message to them. Nobody makes politics out of this. It is very immature of a local chief to portray his political lineage in such a disgraceful manner.
Typical of NPP. They go round begging for vote, when you stepped on someone who complain, with their big egos they are here castigating the person. When they loose the election then they will turn to innocent EC crying like cry baby.