It’s disrespectful to send Nana Yaa Jantuah, a third-tier presidential staffer to receive petition – Nana B
The National Organizer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, has criticised the Presidency for assigning Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Akyenpim Jantuah to receive the party’s petition during its “Democracy Under Attack” demonstration, describing the move as disrespectful.
Henry Nana Boakye, the National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has lambasted the Presidency for appointing Nana Yaa Akyenpim Jantuah, a third-tier presidential staffer, to receive the party's petition during the "Democracy Under Attack" demonstration. Questioning the move, Boakye argued that the move was a clear sign of disrespect toward the NPP.
He contended that a higher-ranking official should have been assigned to receive the petition considering the gravity of the demonstration and the stature of its participants. The protest saw attendance from the Minority Leader, former ministers, and the NPP's national executives, highlighting the significant level of involvement.
Moreover, Boakye pointed out that the situation mirrored previous demonstrations where the Deputy Chief of Staff had received petitions. The party's Deputy National Youth Organiser, Sandra Sarkodie, was subsequently tasked with handing over the petition to Jantuah. Boakye expressed disappointment in President John Dramani Mahama for the decision, stating that if Jantuah had been part of the delegation, the situation would have been acceptable.
The "Democracy Under Attack" demonstration took place on August 6, 2021, to present petitions to the Executive, Legislature, and Judiciary about governance, the rule of law, and Ghana's democracy.
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