The Chief of Banda Boase in the Banda District of the Bono Region, Odeefour Dua Bata Bour Ligbi Wullotei II, on behalf of his elders and the people of the community, has expressed sincere apologies and condemned the recent vandalism of the NDC party office in Banda Boase by some aggrieved party youth.
He described the act as unacceptable, stating that it does not reflect the values of the Banda Boase community.
The youth’s actions were fueled by their dissatisfaction with the lack of nomination of Emmanuel Donkor, the Assembly Member for Banda Boase, as District Chief Executive (DCE) for the Banda District.
“Banda Boase, which has been an NDC stronghold since 1992, will never turn its back on the party, neither today nor tomorrow,” the chief emphasized.
Speaking at a press conference held over the weekend at the Zobo Royal Palace in Banda Boase, Odeefour Dua Bata Bour Ligbi Wullotei II stated that he had engaged the youth and the broader community to address their concerns.
He re-assured them that the DCE position is not the only opportunity in government and expressed confidence that Emmanuel Donkor could be appointed to a different position of equal or even greater significance.
Once again, he apologized to the NDC leadership and government officials, including the Bono regional NDC Chairman, the Bono regional Minister, the National Chairman of the NDC, the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy, Religious Affairs, and Sanitation, Ahmed Ibrahim, the National Chairman of the NDC, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah and President John Dramani Mahama.
Appreciation to President Mahama
The Chief also expressed gratitude to President Mahama for appointing Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim as the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy, Religious Affairs, and Sanitation, stating that the people of Banda are grateful for the recognition.
Additionally, he congratulated the DCE nominee, Peter Donji, and pledged his full support.
Emmanuel Donkor Denounces Violence
Speaking on the matter, Emmanuel Donkor who contested for the DCE position and lost to Peter Donji described the youth’s actions as unfortunate and misguided.
He emphasized that it was wrong for them to resort to violence and urged his supporters not to associate him with such acts.
He reminded them that the President holds the sole prerogative to nominate individuals to occupy MMDCE positions and expressed his full trust in President Mahama’s decision.
“I completely distance myself from the violent act,” he stated.
Background: Vandalism of NDC Office
Some angry NDC youth stormed and vandalized the party office in Banda Boase in protest of Peter Donji’s nomination as DCE for Banda District.
Following the incident, a youth leader in the community explained that they had preferred Emmanuel Donkor for the role and deliberately damaged the party office to express their discontent.
Call for Order
Authorities and party leaders have since called for calm and unity within the NDC ranks in Banda. Efforts are underway to restore peace and repair the damaged office as the community moves forward.
Source: www.kumasimail.com
