National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has accused the President of the National House of Chiefs, Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II, of forsaking his neutral role and engaging in partisan politics by allegedly campaigning for the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Speaking to residents of Odumase in the Asante Akim Central Constituency during his Ashanti Regional campaign on Sunday, November 10, Asiedu Nketia expressed concern that instead of using his influence to mediate the ongoing parliamentary impasse, Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II has been publicly supporting the NPP.
He warned that this could undermine the credibility of the National House of Chiefs and negatively impact Ghana’s democratic process.
Asiedu Nketia further alleged that Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II has used his position to compromise traditional values and culture.
“He claims to be the president of the National House of Chiefs, yet I have seen him wearing NPP-branded shorts and shirts while campaigning for the party in his hometown. How can a leader of traditional authorities criticize the governing party if he is openly supporting them?” he questioned.
“Have you heard or read any statement from him criticising the government? Now, we have no leader to speak to the ills in the country. The National House of Chiefs should be in the position to resolve the issues going on in parliament.”
