Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, a prominent founding member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has issued a compelling call to action warning that Ghana stands on the precipice of imminent danger.
Speaking at an anti-corruption forum held at the Asogli Palace, in conjunction with the Asogli Yam Festival and the 20th Celebration of the Agbogbomefia, Togbe Afede XIV, the paramount chief of the Asogli State, Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe emphasized the pressing need for leaders and religious figures to voice their concerns about the current state of the nation.
Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe expressed deep concern over the silence of some leaders and urged them to break their silence before the nation faces catastrophe. In particular, he called upon former President J. A. Kufuor to share his views on the prevailing circumstances in Ghana.
He highlighted the critical role of civilian government accountability and warned that failure in this regard could lead to potential removal through the electoral process. “The chiefs of this country, we have the national house of chiefs, they have been quiet and I warn them that we are facing a great danger. I would like to bring to the attention of former President J. A Kufuor, that it’s time to talk. He’s too silent, his refusal to talk is leading the country to a disaster.”
Concerning the electoral process, he cautioned, “It appears the nation is not in charge by the President [Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo]. This country is facing danger, if you just take a look at what the EC is doing, the signals are there. I know what coup d’etats are. No soldier likes a coup, but when the civilian government fails to be accountable and honest to the people, then he’s called for removal through the ballot box. Ghana is leading to a great disaster if anyone changes any figures in the 2024 polls.”
Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe also called upon religious leaders, including Most Reverend Charles Palmer-Buckle and Chief Imam Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, to raise their voices against the looming danger. He extended his plea to Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, urging them all to be vigilant and cautious, as the consequences of inaction could be dire. He concluded by warning that if Ghana fell into disaster, the responsibility would lie with those who remained silent.
At the same event, Mensah Thompson, the Director of ASEPA, shed light on the country’s predicament, highlighting that many institutions have fallen into a state of dormancy. The call for action and accountability made by Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe serves as a stark reminder of the challenges facing Ghana and the urgency of addressing them.
