'NPP seeking Dr. Amoakohene's removal because he's giving them hell' — Tanko Computer
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC), Rashid Tanko Computer, has claimed that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is seeking the removal of Ashanti Regional Minister Dr. Frank Amoakohene because of his performance in the region.
According to him, Dr. Amoakohene's work is gradually changing the political landscape of the Ashanti Region, traditionally considered a stronghold of the NPP.
His comments come after criticism of the Regional Minister by some political opponents following a social media confrontation with former Adentan NPP parliamentary candidate Akosua Manu.
Speaking on Accra-based Metro TV's Good Morning Ghana programme on Tuesday, June 16, Tanko Computer said Dr. Amoakohene has played a key role in strengthening the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in parts of the region where the party previously had little presence.
Tanko Computer recounted his experiences working with Dr. Amoakohene during the latter's tenure as Ashanti Regional Secretary of the NDC, claiming that the current minister was instrumental in building party structures in difficult electoral areas.
He argued that the minister's familiarity with communities across the region has contributed to the NDC's growing visibility and electoral fortunes.
“This young man, the[NDC Ashanti] regional secretary, who is now the regional minister, after we're able to sail through the process... we're able to fix executives in those areas to police that area. The result, if I show you the results from that community, when I went, it will shock you,” he said.
“He knows every corner of the region, he knows them, he knows their behavior, so he's giving it to them raw. Those two ladies who want him out, I am saying that they don't have an issue with him. It's politics. They are just targeting this young man because he's making them unpopular in the region,” the NDC stalwart added.
The GIFEC boss further urged Dr. Amoakohene to remain focused on his duties despite the criticism, insisting that the attacks against him are politically motivated.