Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, the National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has accused Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II, President of the National House of Chiefs, of partisan politics.
Mr. Nketiah claims that the traditional ruler is no longer impartial and is now campaigning for the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Speaking to residents of Odumase in the Asante Akim Central Constituency as part of his Ashanti Regional campaign on Sunday, November 10, 2024, the chief stated that he would rather utilise his power to mediate the current legislative impasse.
However, he abandoned that and instead campaigned for the ruling NPP.
He stated that this has the potential to damage the traditional ruler’s integrity as well as Ghana’s democratic process.
“Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II claims to be the National House of Chiefs’ president. I’ve seen him campaigning for the party in his hometown wearing NPP-branded shorts and shirts. How can a traditional leader speak out against the governing party’s problems if he openly supports them?
“Have you heard or read any statements from him that criticise the government? We no longer have a leader to address the nation’s ills. The National House of Chiefs should be able to handle the concerns that are now being discussed in parliament.”
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana