Armah-Kofi Buah is not a kingmaker in Ellembelle to destool chiefs — NDC Communications Officer

Mr Francis Allu Anlimah, Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ellembelle Constituency, has dismissed allegations circulating on social and in print media that Mr Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, Member of Parliament (MP) for Ellembelle, was behind the destoolment of some chiefs in the area.

According to him, the MP was neither a kingmaker nor a member of any of the royal families involved and therefore could not influence the installation or destoolment of chiefs.

Mr Allu Anlimah, who is also the District Coordinator of the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP), made the remarks at a news conference held at Ampain in the Western Region to address what he described as rumours and allegations published by some media outlets.

He stated that the Chieftaincy Act did not empower any Member of Parliament to install or destool a chief within his or her constituency.

According to him, as a politician, Mr Armah-Kofi Buah was prepared to support and work with any chief duly installed by the appropriate royal family and recognised traditional processes.

Mr Allu Anlimah described the allegations as false and baseless, saying they were intended to tarnish the reputation of the MP, who he noted had earned the trust and confidence of the people of Ellembelle through dedicated service.

He urged the affected chiefs to direct their concerns to the appropriate kingmakers and royal families, who have the constitutional and customary authority to install and destool chiefs.

The Ellembelle NDC Communications Officer said Mr Armah-Kofi Buah held the chieftaincy institution in high regard and had consistently demonstrated respect for traditional authorities.

He cited the MP’s recent engagements with the Western Regional House of Chiefs, where he advocated unity, peace and reconciliation, efforts he said had earned him respect among traditional leaders in the region.

Mr Allu Anlimah appealed to individuals and groups making what he described as unfounded allegations against the MP to desist from the practice.

GNA