Ghana’s High Commissioner to South Africa George Ayisi-Boateng has said he sees nothing wrong with his comment that members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) are more Ghanaian than others and, thus, his priority is to help members of his party first before any other Ghanaian.
He told Abusua FM in Kumasi on Tuesday, 31 October that he stood by his words since, according to him, “I said nothing bad.” “What is wrong with my statement?” he asked, adding that he is not a divisive person as people are portraying him to be.
“I have helped many NDC members including E.T. Mensah, I am not divisive, E.T Mensah can attest to it,” he said.
Mr Ayisi-Boateng made the comment when he spoke at a ceremony to usher in fresh students of Kumasi Technical University into the Tertiary Students Confederacy Network (TESCON) of the governing New Patriotic Party on Sunday, October 29, 2017 in Kumasi.
“This government is doing its best to create job opportunities and me for instance, I told my people over there [that] it is because of NPP that I’m here so the NPP man is my priority. I told them when NDC was in power it was Kwesi Ahwoi who was there, now we are in power, so Ayisi-Boateng is here with you. My topmost priority is the problems of an NPP person before any other Ghanaian, take it or leave it,” he stated.
“Indeed I’m not boasting but I’ve started meeting the NPP groups. Every weekend I meet some group members and I tell you if I had my way, every job opportunity that will come will go to a TESCON member before any other person. And I know my colleague appointees also have the same feeling except that because of IMF we cannot do anything now…,” he added.
He cautioned government appointees to make sure they work for party members first so that “the party members will work hard for the party to retain power for over 20 years, so that they can change things in Ghana.”
He has been widely condemned for his comments with the Minority in Parliament calling for his resignation.
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I am die-in-wool NPP, but I detest the way this coconut spoke. He is matured enough to know what is right or wrong. He should be shown the exit to serve as deterrent to those who don't think before they talk.
This man is a ***barred word***. Gosh, Ghanaians should be your priority, what ***barred word*** NPP and NDC ***barred word***.Ghanaians made you, Npp just gave u the platform. ***barred word***.
A grown up man like your type has no sense to talk that mischievous talk. Damn you politicians when you attain power you think you are all wiser than any citizen in the country. You will all pay with your lives... Wicked, and selfish leader's any leader who favors one side than the other is aimless just like you. African politics is damn evil and dirty. Ghanaians don't blame you both npp and ndc. Your individual selfishness is has created bad images for our country and your political parties.
The truth always hurts. Ayisi you have spoken the truth let those fuuuuuuulish NDC supporters who dont agree go and burn the sea. When NDC was in power it was always NDC party members first today they are crying foul. Abboafunu. NDC fo) mmoa. NDC NKWESIAFO) party
as a sensibbble and wise man, i expected Ayisi Boateng to know that not everything ought to be said openly. he goofed big time. he is a disgrace to mankind
Well said even Atta Mills as President instructed his DCES/MCES to give preferential treatment to NDC folks what did you people say .Did you call for his resignation,hypocrites
This man must resign or be sacked immediately. His position is totally out of line with the Constitution which enjoins the president and by extension his appointees to do right by all manner of persons and defend Ghana. Ghanaians,for once let us stop the politics and condemn a dangerous and devisive declaration by an ***barred word*** person. His declaration is not only apprehensible but culpably criminal and he should be tried after he is sacked!
The full - lish man is still talking and justifying his uncomplimented remarks. I feel very sorry for NPP but I don't blame him much. It took his President about six (6) years before he apologised for the "All Die Be Die" comment. "Pride goeth before destruction". NPP's days were numbered the very first day Nana was sworn into office and such people are those who are running the party very fast into the abyss. NPP has become a party today where any use - less* member who wants to be described as a loyal must first insult, threaten, denigrate to be recognized by their leader Nana Addo. No wonder Kofi Wayo said; "NPP is not a political party; it is a criminal organization.
I think the Man is right, but folks are painting him BLACK. What he said, is how things goes on in Ghana and Africa as a whole. So folks, dont make too much noise, for that is how it's. That is the Naked Truth.
I honestly disagree with his statements in both spirit and letter. Such people should not hold public office. He must be sacked. Arrogance of power is distasteful!