General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party, Mr. John Boadu, appears appalled at the conduct of the National Democratic Congress, particularly its General Secretary, Johnson Asiedu Nketia.
The NPP stalwart was surprised to hear the Chief scribe of the opposition party say "there was never a consensus on the referendum", and that there was also "no meeting between them (NDC) and the president HE Nana Addo Dankwah Akufo Addo at the Jubilee House".
He has therefore vowed to make public footage of the said meeting.
Mr. Asiedu Nketia, had in an earlier interview on Okay Fm's Ade Akye Abia Programme, dared the NPP to provide footage of the supposed meeting with the president at the Jubilee House.
No Consensus; Prez Is A Liar
He openly branded the President, H.E Nana Addo Dankwah Akufo "a liar" for the latter's comments during a recent national broadcast about a supposed meeting to discuss the referendum.
According to the NDC Chief Scribe, he was surprised to hear the President say, the NDC had met with him to discuss the referendum and had indicated its intention to vote and campaign for YES.
"if the President has found sense and reasoning in their argument against the referendum and has finally withdrawn it, he should stick to his position rather than attacking the NDC unnecessarily....
"There was never a national consensus or discussion on the referendum as the President wants to put it. Of course, you may have met with our flagbearer and former president, John Dramani Mahama for about thirty (30) minutes or so but that does not mean there was a consensus on the referendum," Asiedu Nketia fumed.
Hypocritical NDC, Not True Democrats
But speaking on the same platform, a shocked John Boadu expressed sadness for the state of the country’s democracy.
"As a country, if we all want to go this way without thinking of our national interest, the country will never move forward...
"The National Democratic Congress and its leadership should bow their heads in shame. If the NDC scribe wants us to provide video evidence of his meeting with the former president, we will not hesitate to do so because their current disposition on this referendum smacks of betrayal," he said.
Clearly bemused by the opposition party's current position on the referendum, he described them as "not true democrats".
"For the NDC to say that introducing multiparty contests to the local government level would make governance at that level tainted by conflict, we say to them that they are not true democrats. They are not serious.
"This is because, currently elections of both parliamentary and presidential candidates are contested fiercely in all the 30,000 odd polling stations across the country, where all other elections are also held. In fact, we believe rather than introducing multipartism to local assemblies is what will improve the quality of politics at that level," he said.
Winner-Takes-All
According to Mr John Boadu, "it would have tackled the winner-takes-all syndrome. It would mean that for those at the grassroots, NPP and NDC would not only react at that level in contesting for votes but for cooperation in how their communities are governed".
"We see daily how MPs on both sides work together to pass bills, budgets, etc. They eat together, laugh together, work together and still argue healthily among themselves and take strong party lines where they have to without turning violent. This is what Akufo-Addo and the NPP want to spread to the ground," he explained.
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ECG walk up. FUOOOLISH politicians. No sense.
Our light has been off since yesterday morning and up till now nothing has been done about it by ECG we are here talking ***barred word***. Go to Adenta Housing Down around Ahledza Area and see. ***barred word***
IN TODAY'S POLITICS PROOF IS THE RULE FOR THE GAME. ALL WHO WISH YOU THAT YOU SHOULD NOT SHOW THE VIDEO BELIEVE IN THE LIES OF ASIEDU NKETIA. IT WILL BE A SERIOUS DISSERVICE NOT ONLY TO YOUR NPP PARTY AND NANA ADU BUT ALL GHANA IF YOU FAIL TO BRING THIS VIDEO TO PUBLIC. CREDIBILITY IS VERY CRUCIAL IN POLITICS. ONLY HYPOCRITES AND DISHONEST POLITICIANS SHAMELESSLY DISREGARD INTEGRITY OF LIFE AND ACTIONS IN POLITICS.
The issue transcends beyond a yes or no.its got more to do with showing good faith..What were the midways as far as this referendum is concerned?Now how do we cure such shame..'EVIDENCE'..Now,very curious how a section feels vindicated whether they were for a yes or no by this decision to abort the process ,but will go to town trumpeting that one party lied.Well,if you truly believe releasing the video will amount to nothing,kindly hold your breathe..'asempa ye tia'
what exactly will NPP lose if we says NO to the referendum? we say we do not want yes vote simple. you can release video but it will amount to nothing. NO TODAY NO TOMORROW SIMPLE
THESE SAME NPP THINK VIDEOS FROM ANAS IS FAKE. YOURS IS GENUINE. INTERESTING TIMES AHEAD.
Whether there is a video or not, we have evidence of NDC MPs strongly supporting the repeal of Article 55 (3); ie. a YES Vote in the house of Parliament. So why the U-turn. For me I don't think it is necessary to show any video. The most important question to me is; 'na who loses now? Many Presidents have come to pass, including the immediate one who wants another chance, why couldn't they initiate that move? This is not a popular majority vote that wins, so if the NDC says no, why should the President continue with it to disgrace himself, since it is not easy to obtain the 75% margin. So Mr. President, you did the right thing. Continue to enjoy your powers. Posterity will judge all of us to see who had good intentions for the country.
Releasing the video will solve alot of problems.We have to show good faith and at all times be truthful with citizens to be better placed to make the informed decisions.For trickery,embarrassment etc only time will tell..When all your integrity is thrown to the dogs!!!
What are you waiting for app. Mr. Boadu, you don't need anyones permission to release that video. You talk too much. Release the video and embarrass yourself the more.
Let them release it. For once Ghanaians will know the true colours of the party. They have been doing this for years and if the opportunity presents itself why not take it. Release the video and that will stop the NDC from their divisive approach to national issues.