The Ashanti Regional Communications Officer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Paul Kwabena Yandoh, has condemned comments made by the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, on social media and has called on him to retract the statement and offer an unqualified apology to Akosua Manu and all women.
Mr. Yandoh’s call follows a social media exchange involving Akosua Manu, popularly known as Kozie, during which the Regional Minister allegedly responded with remarks that have generated public debate. He described the Minister’s comment as inappropriate and unbefitting of the high office he occupies.
Speaking on Nhyira FM, Mr. Yandoh stressed that the Ashanti Region is renowned for its rich cultural heritage and respected traditional leadership. According to him, public officials serving in the region must conduct themselves in a manner that reflects the values, dignity and traditions of the Ashanti people.
“The Ashanti Region is blessed with many distinguished chiefs and traditional leaders who possess deep knowledge of our customs and values. It is therefore important that public office holders exercise restraint, respect and decorum in both their public and private communications,” he stated.
Mr. Yandoh further argued that the region is confronted with several pressing developmental challenges that require the immediate attention of the Regional Minister, rather than engaging in what he described as unnecessary social media exchanges.
He cited concerns within the healthcare sector, particularly congestion and infrastructure challenges at the Accident and Emergency Centre of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), as issues that deserve urgent intervention.
“There are many critical issues demanding the attention of the Regional Minister, including challenges facing our health facilities. These should take precedence over social media controversies,” he added.
Mr. Yandoh therefore appealed to Dr. Amoakohene to apologise to Akosua Manu, women in the Ashanti Region and Ghanaians at large, insisting that such a gesture would help preserve the dignity of the Minister’s office and promote mutual respect in public discourse.