The Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council has planned to petition Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin, over alleged derogatory remarks made about the late Dr. Joseph Boakye Danquah.
According to the council, the comment allegedly made by Hon. Murtala Mohammed describing Dr JB Danquah as a traitor and a CIA operative is deemed offensive and unfortunate, given his role in Ghana’s independence struggle.
Speaking to Channel One News after pouring libation at JB Danquah’s grave in Kyebi, Kyebi Apapamuhene and warlord of Akyem Abuakwa, Osabarima Okogyeaman Apagya Fori IV, confirmed that the council will officially present its petition to the Speaker on March 7.
“We are here to show our concern to the Speaker that someone has insulted our beloved JB Danquah despite his contributions to the nation. He doesn’t deserve that. We have poured libation and tomorrow, we will send our petition.” he said.
Meanwhile, the youth of Okyeman, who have pledged their support to the traditional council, have demanded a retraction and an unqualified apology from the Member of Parliament for Tamale Central.
“We, the youth of Okyeman, are displeased with the comments. We are asking Hon. Murtala Mohammed to retract the derogatory remark and apologize to the people of Akyem Abuakwa, JB Danquah’s family, and the nation as a whole,” They stated.
