The Chief Priest of the Ga Traditional Area and Ga Mashie, Nai Wulomo Nuumo Akwah Mensah III has warned all parliamentarians to desist from any ill, irresponsible and unguarded statement against their son and brother, Dr. Alfred Okoe Vanderpuije, the Mayor of Accra and that Accra?is currently undergoing a tremendous infrastructural developments which seek to brighten the Capital of Accra.
He said they are well prepared and dared anyone by the name and qualities of an MP who might try to obstruct or put impediments in the good works of the Mayor.
Naa Wulomo poured libation to the gods of Accra seeking their blessings and protection for Dr. Vanderpuije and to punish anyone who may cross his path in his works.
This came immediately after the General Assembly of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly has took to the streets of Accra in demonstration against a remark made by?the MP for Okaikoi Central Hon. Patrick Boamah?on the floor of Parliament, calling for the passing of a Vote of No Confidence in the Mayor, Dr. Alfred Okoe Vanderpuije.
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Members of the Assembly, on Friday March 21, 2014, all clad in red arm-banned, showing off their displeasure against the MP who they claimed failed to be part of the Assembly even though he is to be a member of the Assembly by law.
The angry Assembly members advised parliamentarians to hands-off the Mayor or welcome the wrath of the people who are confident in the Mayor for doing a good job.
Addressing the media amid singing of war songs, spokesperson for the General Assembly, Isaac Baidoo Assemblyman for Camara Electoral Area?pointed out that by law the MP, Mr. Boamah who is making the frivolous accusations against the Mayor only visits the Assembly for his Common Fund and fails to attend Assembly meetings to take decisions in favour of his own constituency.
The Assembly members categorically stated their position stressing that there is no way they, as members, who have supported the mayor in all his activities to ensure massive development in the Metropolis, will sit and allow any ordinary persons like Mr. Patrick Boamah to destroy what they have achieved as an Assembly.
They averred that the many developmental projects being undertaken in the Municipality are projects that were spearheaded by the Mayor with full support from the Assembly.
?We can say that no MP can take credit for all the good things that are happening to Accra in terms of development. All the projects are spearheaded by the Mayor with donor and international and donor funding not even from the coffers of Parliament, such as the Millennium Schools, but the MPs always take credit for them,?
??.talking about schools, water, health, and many other things,? they stated.
Mr. Isaac Aidoo described Dr. Alfred Okoe Vanderpuije as one of the best, if not the best ever mayor Accra ever had, stressing that the CONTI Project, Millennium Schools, Zero Cholera record, the Korle Lagoon dredging project, construction of storm drains among others are the many feats the Mayor has achieved for the community for which he must be commended but not to be crucified by the so-called and acclaimed MP.
?We are ready to resist any attempt by anybody to force the Mayor to leave?office. This call by the MP is unfortunate, irresponsible and unguarded and we strongly stand against that,? he said.
The Assembly members who did not hide their disappointment in Hon. Patrick Boamah for making such statement on the floor of Parliament?accused the MP of witch hunting.
The Assembly members argued that, the MPs interest is not in the development of the Metropolis like the passion the Mayor has for the people, but in the Common Fund he is enjoying for doing virtually nothing to better the lives of the people.
In another development, the Accra Markets Associations have also rallied their support for the Mayor, kicking against the MPs demand for the mayor to be removed from office.
They pledged their unflinching support for the Mayor and the Assembly in ensuring that the Better Ghana Agenda is pursued and achieved.
