Amoakohene condemns tribal comments over DCE, MCE nominations

The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has strongly condemned recent acts of destruction and tribal comments made by some supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in response to the appointment of District and Municipal Chief Executives (MMDCEs) in the region.

Speaking to the media during the Ashanti Festival in Kumasi on Monday, April 14, Dr. Amoakohene expressed concern over incidents in Asante Mampong, Kumawu, and Afigya Kwabre South. He reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring peace and stability throughout the region.

Dr. Amoakohene described the acts of vandalism and divisive rhetoric as unacceptable, urging party members to abstain from violence and support the President’s choices for local leadership.

“We will hold a conference with them to let them know that you cannot take the laws into your own hands and do things and expect that you have the cover or shield from us, the leaders,” he said.

He emphasized that such unrest directly undermines the President, who holds the constitutional mandate to appoint MMDCEs.

“Any riot whatsoever goes definitely and directly at the President. The President will make the appointments, and we will work with the appointments. No one will be allowed to force our hands to choose someone else for the President,” he stressed.

Dr. Amoakohene encouraged party members who were not selected as DCEs to remain hopeful, noting that there are other avenues to serve the government.

“We want to call on everyone who doesn’t get the opportunity to serve as a DCE appointment, there are other opportunities for them to serve in government,” he added.