Okyenhene Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin
The Okyenhene, Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin has counseled former President John Dramani Mahama to “forgive anybody who has wronged him”.
According to him, Mr Mahama has been a victim of the ‘politics of insults’ and vilification but as a true Christian he should forgive.
“I know you have been insulted and vilified but as a strong Christian as you are, I am urging you to forgive anybody who has wronged you. I know it is a difficult thing to do but the only thing you can do is to forgive.”
The paramount chief of Akyem Abuakwa said he has known Mr Mahama for almost 20 years and can attest to his humility.
The Okyenhene said this on Tuesday when the former President paid a courtesy call on him at the Ofori Panyin Palace in Kyebi as part of his four-day campaign tour in the region.
Okyenhene bemoaned the politics of insults and personal attacks in Ghana’s politics of which he said he has been a victim on many occasions adding that he is always attacked whenever he expresses his personal opinion on national issues, including the inadequate ambulances in the country which he raised during the death of former Vice President, Amissah Arthur.
“I wish to advise that we eliminate the insults and personality attacks in our body politics, it is not healthy and does not speak well of us Ghanaians.”
“I am a victim and I know President Mahama has also been a victim. I am asking that we manage the way we conduct our politics in a more peaceful manner whereby anybody can make his or contributions without insults and vilification.”
Former president Mahama in a brief remark said his visit to the Okyenhene was to appeal for his blessing as he campaigns to lead the NDC ahead of the 2020 elections.
Okyenhene Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin has advised former President John Dramani Mahama to prioritise education and infrastructure should he be reelected as President.
“If by God’s grace you are reelected as President, prioritise education and infrastructure to create opportunities.”
The overload of Akyem Abuakwa noted that developed countries such as US and Indonesia did same and they were able to create opportunities for their citizens which he believes Ghana can emulate to move the country forward.
He said as a traditional leader, he is always concerned about development and creation of opportunities for the youth.
He stated that former President Mahama is endowed with knowledge and experience in governance having gone through the political ranks as a minister, vice president and president.
Addressing delegates subsequently, Mr Mahama touted the NDC’s achievements in Kyebi.
He mentioned the construction of the Apedwa Junction to Kibi and Asiakwa Junction, and the water treatment plant at Kyebi as the two main monumental projects executed when he was in government.
He told the delegates that the NDC party does not discriminate when in government adding, it ensures that development is evenly distributed regardless of the political dynamics in certain areas.
Mr Mahama appealed to the delegates to vote for him as flagbearer to lead the NDC recapture power in 2020 to rescue Ghanaians from hardship as a result of bad governance by the NPP.
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