By Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Andreas Kamasah
Published on 2024-01-18 17:22:56
Afriyie Ankrah is under scrutiny after a video surfaced of him presiding over a controversial oath ceremony. In the video, Ankrah is seen dressed in a white kaftan, overseeing participants as they solemnly recite an oath while holding a long, shiny sword. The pledge involves a commitment not to compromise the party’s interests for personal gain in the upcoming elections, with severe consequences if they were to break their vow. The oath concludes with participants invoking a curse upon themselves and their families if they were to betray the party.
Ankrah defended the ceremony, stating that it was a demonstration of his dedication to the party and should not be misunderstood. He further emphasized that the video had no connection to the party’s current national executives or officials responsible for managing the upcoming 2024 general elections. He also urged party members and supporters to rally behind the party officials and to support the national officers in their quest to win the next elections and deliver the people of Ghana from the hardships and misgovernance of the current government.
The controversy comes at a crucial time for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), which is seeking to regain power from the incumbent New Patriotic Party (NPP) after a defeat in 2016 and a failure to secure victory in 2020. Ankrah’s role in the oath ceremony has raised questions about the party’s integrity and commitment to ethical conduct in the electoral process.
In his defense, Ankrah emphasized his commitment to integrity and the interests of the party and its members and supporters. The controversy surrounding the video highlights the intense competition and high stakes involved in Ghana’s political landscape as the NDC seeks to reclaim power from the NPP.
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