The Speaker of Parliament Edward Doe Adjaho has cautioned chiefs in the Volta region to stop dragging his name into chieftaincy disputes in the area.
This follows claims by Torgbi Dorgla Anumah, Fiaga of the Avenor Tradtional Area, that the Speaker is “illicitly behind the elevation of Torgbui Samlafo IV to a paramount status”.
The chief stated “…We are amazed by this story and cannot believe it to be true as Avenor State is solidly behind him (Adjaho) to rise to his present status which we are proud of. It will be greatly appreciated if he would come clean on this episode”.
However, a statement signed by the Assistant Clerk of Parliament Ebenenzer Ahumah Djietror to clarify the matter noted “the Speaker finds the above allegations offensive, objectionable, false and without any merit. Throughout his distinguished public life, the Speaker has played absolutely no role – either privately or publicly – in deciding who gets enstooled or elevated as chief anywhere in Ghana”.
It further stated: “By this statement, the speaker is asking the various sides to this matter to stop dragging his name and office into these chieftaincy matter”.
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