Bontrase, Awutu Senya West – The recent inauguration ceremony of the Board of Governors at Bontrase Senior High Technical School, on Thursday, 30th May 2024, was marred by an altercation involving Gizella Agbotui Tetteh, the NDC Member of Parliament (MP) for Awutu Senya West, who unleashed a torrent of abuse and insults directed at the Headmaster of the school and the District Director of Education, Mr. Isaac Acquah Arhin.
The controversy erupted when Gizella Agbotui Tetteh learned that Mr. Eugene Arhin, the Director of Communications at the Office of the President and the NPP Parliamentary Candidate for Awutu Senya West, had been invited to the ceremony. The MP, visibly upset, accused the Headmaster and Mr. Acquah Arhin of undermining her position by inviting Mr. Eugene Arhin, whom she believed was there to steal her spotlight.
Eyewitnesses reported that Tetteh was heard ranting and raving, using invectives and unpalatable words towards the two officials throughout the event. Her frustration appeared to escalate whenever she saw Mr. Eugene Arhin, leading to multiple threats to snatch the microphone away from Mr. Acquah Arhin if he did not yield to her demands. Despite her aggressive outbursts, Mr. Acquah Arhin stood his ground, maintaining his composure and refusing to be intimidated.
The incident reached a peak after the event when Gizella Tetteh continued her tirade, delivering a barrage of insults to Mr. Acquah Arhin in front of shocked onlookers. Many attendees were taken aback by the MP’s uncouth behaviour, expressing their dismay at the lack of decorum displayed by an elected representative.
In stark contrast to the chaotic scenes instigated by Tetteh, the event took a positive turn with an announcement by Mr. Eugene Arhin. He revealed that officials from the National Projects Office of the Electricity Company of Ghana had been brought in to connect the school to the national electricity grid, a move that was met with rapturous applause from students and teachers alike.
Additionally, Mr. Eugene Arhin donated two computers and six street lights to the school, further lifting the spirits of the school community.
The contrasting behaviours of the two political figures have sparked discussions among the residents of Awutu Senya West, highlighting the stark differences in their approaches to public service and community engagement.