“An action by the Ga-Dangme Concerned Youth Group (GDCYG) to stand against my bid for a seat at the Council of State is a move by some faceless individuals who want to spoil the beauty of our democracy,” the National Democratic Congress(NDC) former Member of Parliament for Ningo Prampram, E. T Mensah has said.
The veteran politician believes the Ga-Dangme youth fighting his election onto the Council of state position do not even understand the nuances of the democratic dispensation, thus it won’t be embarking on such a move to block his ambition.
“I’ve done a wider-consultation on this and I have a massive endorsement on it, so there is no place for Ga-Dangme youth or whatever. They should give us a break!” Mr. E.T Mensah told Anopa Kasapa Morning Show host Fiifi Banson on Kasapa 102.5 FM Monday.
His inclusion in the Council of State election has come as a surprise to a section of the public as E.T Mensah is known to be a dyed in the wool NDC member.
Others believe E.T Mensah who has been in Parliament since 1997 until January 7, 2017, is doing this to spite the NDC after he was defeated by his one time protege, Sam George Nettey in a bitter contest during the party’s Parliamentary primaries.
A group calling itself the Ga-Dangme Concerned Youth Group (GDCYG) has publicly kicked against MR. ET Mensah’s bid for a seat at the Council of State.
“If the president of the republic, in the spirit of all-inclusive government, wants to appoint E. T. Mensah for a different portfolio, so be it. But not in the capacity as a member of the Council of State which we are against. He will be a threat to him,” a press release signed by the group’s president, Nii Ayaafio Tetteh I said.
In a reaction to the group’s contention on his ambition, Mr. E.T Mensah said ” this is purely NDC propaganda, and I know some of the serial callers behind this thing”, but said he has bright chances of being elected onto the Council.
For him, it was a laudable idea for the President decision to deepen the country’s democracy, which he believes will ostensibly kill the the winner takes all syndrome being a hindrance to the country’s democracy.
The elections for the Council of State for regional representation are scheduled to be held on Thursday, February 16.
A notice of poll published by the Electoral Commission, confirms Mr. E.T Mensah’s participation in the election. The former Sports Minister’s picture appears fourth on the right column.
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