Minister of Communications, Edward Omane Boamah has backed comments made by President John Mahama concerning flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Addo Danquah Akufo Addo that because of the divisive nature of the latter, he could destool chiefs who criticize him.
President Mahama, the NPP flag bearer may cause the destoolment of chiefs who will speak against his government if he wins power in the December 7 election.
The president, who was speaking at a rally at Suhum in the Eastern Region said Ghanaians will do themselves a great deal of disservice if they vote for such “an intolerant leader who is not ready to accept any contrary views” to his position on issues.
“Nananom, if he (Akufo-Addo) becomes President and you criticize him, he will destool you," he said.
His comments have been hugely criticised as some political pundits think it is impossible and will be against the law for a President to destool a chief.
Even though the NPP flagbearer has denounced those statements by the President accusing him (President Mahama) of having no campaign message, and resorting to the politics of scaremongering and untruths in his bid for re-election, Dr Omane Boamah insists ‘he will do it’.
Contributing to a panel discussion on Radio Gold’s Alhaji and Alhaji, the Communications Minister said if Nana Addo has superintended over the suspension of kingpins in the NPP and ensured the reign of a culture of silence in the party, “what shows he cannot do it when he becomes President?”
“He will do it…If he has done it as a flagbearer what shows he cannot do it when he becomes president…” he opined.
Omane Boamah has therefore asked Ghanaians to choose President Mahama ‘who has proven to be humble’ and peace-loving.
“It’s a choice between peace and humility and violence and arrogance and everybody knows Nana Addo is nowhere near humility and peace…” he added.
Source: Rebecca Addo Tetteh/Peacefmonline.com
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They say birds with dame feathers flock together.
Ah...no wonder Nana Addo was asking the president and his followers if they READ the constitution! ? Some are here saying that bcuz Nkrumah distooled some chiefs , Nana too can DO that! Block headed NDC folks...did you listen to Nana response? He said the laws that governs and protects the Chieftancy powers were enshrined in the 1969 constitution which subsiquent constitutios have incorporated. Where was Nkrumah in 1969?? and after the law in 1969, has any president been able to distool a chief in the manner in Nkrumah did? Gosh...i would be so disgusted if i was an NDC....they don't just follow logic nor read! Is it a sheer $tupidity or moronism??
Wow look at this fo.......ol that called himself as a Doctor,you have no brain like your so called President.
I thought this is one of the sensible guys but I'm disappointed in his comments on this one
No wonder omane boamah is in the ndc, no one speaks ..............
Mr minister Go and read some of the things u said about Kufour and reflect on it and see whether u and ur government have lived up to expectation. U have stopped talking about the better Ghana agenda. If Ghana were to be Mahama"s business and Woyome has stolen this millions of cedis would he have behaved the way he is behaving? not retrieve the money? As a professional Accountant in public employment the question I always ask my self When taking decision for the country is if the organisation were to be mine what decision would I have taken?
Yes JDM Nd co killed Mills
And these are 'MINISTERS?'
Nation wreckers, it was your party and party founder who overthrew a constitutional Government and bas**rdised the constitution. Most of you now enjoying the party JJ formed are opportunists who have no sense of belonging. You are free loaders without a sense of purpose but only to fend for yourselves. You do not have a tradition or sense of belonging. I cringe when I hear some of you speak. Nana Addo will never distool chiefs, the worst he will do is put your cor**pt people where you belong. Like was said on June 4 let the blood flow, this time it is let the jail sentences flow!! Bunch of criminals in power.
In fact nkwasiafo are in charge of Ghana. Just listen to one of them. I just can't believe such people can be ministers.