NAPO’s call for Chiefs’ involvement in politics clarified
Fiifi Boafo, spokesperson for Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) running mate, has clarified that Dr. Prempeh’s call for chiefs to express their views on political matters is not intended to infringe upon Ghana’s constitution.
Dr. Opoku Prempeh, at a meeting with the Nungua Traditional Council, urged traditional leaders to have a say in the country’s political landscape, citing their critical role in shaping Ghana’s development.
Fiifi Boafo, speaking on Accra based Citifm, emphasized that Dr. Prempeh’s call is aimed at ensuring collective development, not undermining the constitution.
He explained that Dr. Opoku Prempeh is seeking strong positions from traditional authorities on key issues, such as natural resource management, to prevent politicians from making decisions that only benefit themselves.
“He was very categorically about it. He said that he’s not asking any chief to put on the political party colour, rather what he is asking for is that if there’s a proposal, for instance, how we handle our resources, for example, mineral resources, how must we handle it?” Boafo said.
“There must be a strong position from our traditional authorities in indicating the things that we think we should do as a country to help develop the country.” Boafo reiterated that Dr. Opoku Prempeh is not asking chiefs to take on political party colours but rather to contribute their perspectives as key stakeholders in Ghana’s development.
“These are some of the things he wants us to look out for as a people going forward, and not just limit everything to the hands of the political class, who take the decision and seek implementation, but rather as key stakeholders their voices are heard and they must be involved in the development of our country.”
Source: www.kumasimail.com
