Social Commentator and former NDC Central Regional Chairman, Allotey Jacobs has jabbed some young members and activists in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) who, to him, have suddenly grown wings in the party.
Stopping short of pinpointing exactly who those characters are, Allotey Jacobs bemoaned the conduct of some of these young generation in politics, asking them to lift the political discourse.
He was contributing to a panel discussion on Peace FM's ''Kokrokoo'' Morning Show on Wednesday, April 29, 2020.
Earlier on, the National Communications Officer of the NDC, Sammy Gyamfi, speaking on the same platform, had treated with disdain President Akufo-Addo's promise to construct 88 district and 6 Regional hospitals in the country.
To him, the President is only taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic to solicit votes from Ghanaians in order to win the 2020 elections.
He doubted the President's commitment to the project saying ''this promise made by President Akufo-Addo is a grand deception calculated for votes and not intended to be kept. President Akufo-Addo has realized that he has failed Ghanaians. He couldn't utilize the power given him about four years now for development especially in the health sector regarding the health of Ghanaians. He has failed Ghanaians woefully but he has realized this year is an election year and is more concerned about deceiving the people to win their votes. The first point I want to make and make very forcefully is this promise is an absolute lie...The President doesn't have any good intention to put it into good use''.
Sammy Gyamfi made further claims that the Akufo-Addo government had abandoned hospital projects by erstwhile Mahama administration citing the Bank of Ghana hospital which, to him, was established by former President John Dramani Mahama; an assertion that was repudiated by seasoned journalist Abdul Malik Kweku Baako who was also on the panel.
Sammy Gyamfi and Kweku Baako entered into a heated debate over ownership of the Bank of Ghana hospital.
Taking his turn to address issues on the programme, Allotey Jacobs reminded the young generation that he has been in their position before saying ''when we were young, we behaved as children but now we have grown''.
He therefore advised young politicians to listen to wisdom from their elders because having an adamant posture to corrections won't help them in their political journey.
''We are in a political age of maturity. So, we should look at Ghana first when issues are raised but with the young people today, I don't know whether it is personality cult, personality worship; so when you express your view about this COVID-19, then it means you either supporting this or against this. So, they have to get on your nerves...When you explain yourself, it appears the young ones who have come up, I don't know the force pushing them but they will not listen to wisdom or reasoning...This country has to move forward'', he exclaimed.
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Social Commentator and former NDC Central Regional Chairman, Allotey Jacobs has jabbed some young members and activists in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) who, to him, have suddenly grown wings in the party.
Stopping short of pinpointing exactly who those characters are, Allotey Jacobs bemoaned the conduct of some of these young generation in politics, asking them to lift the political discourse.
He was contributing to a panel discussion on Peace FM's ''Kokrokoo'' Morning Show on Wednesday, April 29, 2020.
Earlier on, the National Communications Officer of the NDC, Sammy Gyamfi, speaking on the same platform, had treated with disdain President Akufo-Addo's promise to construct 88 district and 6 Regional hospitals in the country.
To him, the President is only taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic to solicit votes from Ghanaians in order to win the 2020 elections.
He doubted the President's commitment to the project saying ''this promise made by President Akufo-Addo is a grand deception calculated for votes and not intended to be kept. President Akufo-Addo has realized that he has failed Ghanaians. He couldn't utilize the power given him about four years now for development especially in the health sector regarding the health of Ghanaians. He has failed Ghanaians woefully but he has realized this year is an election year and is more concerned about deceiving the people to win their votes. The first point I want to make and make very forcefully is this promise is an absolute lie...The President doesn't have any good intention to put it into good use''.
Sammy Gyamfi made further claims that the Akufo-Addo government had abandoned hospital projects by erstwhile Mahama administration citing the Bank of Ghana hospital which, to him, was established by former President John Dramani Mahama; an assertion that was repudiated by seasoned journalist Abdul Malik Kweku Baako who was also on the panel.
Sammy Gyamfi and Kweku Baako entered into a heated debate over ownership of the Bank of Ghana hospital.
Taking his turn to address issues on the programme, Allotey Jacobs reminded the young generation that he has been in their position before saying ''when we were young, we behaved as children but now we have grown''.
He therefore advised young politicians to listen to wisdom from their elders because having an adamant posture to corrections won't help them in their political journey.
''We are in a political age of maturity. So, we should look at Ghana first when issues are raised but with the young people today, I don't know whether it is personality cult, personality worship; so when you express your view about this COVID-19, then it means you either supporting this or against this. So, they have to get on your nerves...When you explain yourself, it appears the young ones who have come up, I don't know the force pushing them but they will not listen to wisdom or reasoning...This country has to move forward'', he exclaimed.
Source: Ameyaw Adu Gyamfi/Peacefmonline.com/Ghana
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Allotey Jacobs is now a confused politician who can be likened to some of the NDC gurus who contested Mahama and lost miserably. He could be best described as a dissident who will do everything possible to ensure NDC loses the 2020 elections. He has joined forces with Sefa Kayi, Kwaku Baako and Kwamina Duncan to frustrate Sammy Gyamfi anytime he appeared on his Kokrokoo show. Allotey give your advise to your new found friends- NPP. Time will tell.
A hungry man will forever sing the songs of his new benefactor. This is exactly what the old man Allotey is doing now. Poor old dude na wow for your 360-degree turning, boi3!
But Mr Jacobs who says that u are an example for people to follow or listen to aaaa someone who can sold his conscience who he is hungry and you expect people to heed your advise please me Sammy gyamfi is de most intelligent youghot man I haf ever listen to since the 4 Republic commenced a young man with serious understanding of how governance is about and some old fooollllsssssss want him to keep quite simply because his arguments are always superior than theirs please Mr Sammy if u stop speaking posterity will not forgive you continue exposing the corrupt guys who are stealing our money waaaa waaaa waaaa you have the support of the masses don't fear keep talking I now understand why they fabricated some fake story about you and later arrested you all is because they want you to shout up naaa that will not happen keep on the fire
I am happy today that Mr Baako has laid bare the whole facts if the matter. We now know that Mr Mahama did not build all those hospitals NDC had been boasting about. I would rather had wished the former president had come out earlier on to explain. Now that H.E. Nana Akufo-Addo has promised to build 88 hospitals or more, our duty as citizens is not to challenge but pray to Allah for his guidance and blessings so that the plan is executed - within the stipulated time or beyond. God bless us all.
Allotey Jacobs sold more seats to NPP when he was Central Regional Chairman. How many seats do NDC lose to NPP ? NDC should watch this old man very well
3mty barrels they say make the most noise, Sammy Gyemfi listen to wisdom
So an institution like Bank of Ghana undertakes a purely institutional level decision and get a hospital built and immediately the hospital becomes Mahama Hospital. What kind of childish logic is that? People must grow. It is difficult having a discussion with a young f00000l so Uncle Allotey do not worry your bald head over this.
That Sammy Gyamfi guy is in the category of HE WHO KNOWS NOT, KNOWS NOT THAT HE KNOWS NOT IS A "***barred word***" He has no future in politics simply because he doesn't respect. He has taken an advantage of politics and he can insult even his grandfather. Forgetting that God is watching him. He also don't forget that he'll pay dearly for it in future. Because the measurement you measure to your brother will be measured to you. I rest my case.