Ebi Bright alleges assault on driver in dispute with Tema Central MP

Tema Metropolitan Chief Executive Ebi Bright has accused a dispute with Tema Central Member of Parliament Charles Forson from escalating to the point of assault on her driver during an attempt to engage the legislator. Ms Bright said the deteriorating relationship had impeded the Tema Metropolitan Assembly's ability to coordinate development projects with the MP, citing instances of duplicated efforts and insufficient consultation.

She disclosed to the Local Government and Rural Development Committee that despite interventions from various quarters, including MPs leadership, the dispute remained unresolved. Ms Bright attributed the breakdown in relations to her decision not to grant the MP his share of the District Assemblies Common Fund. She attempted to establish direct communication with Mr Forson at Parliament and at his residence, both of which proved unsuccessful, culminating in her driver being physically assaulted.

Ms Bright alleged a subsequent attempt to send a goodwill package to his office also failed, after which a staff member was assaulted. She informed parliamentary leadership of the matter, with mediation efforts underway to mend ties between the Tema Metropolitan Assembly and the Tema Central MP.