House of Chiefs president is an NPP man

Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia has claimed the President of the National House of Chiefs is an NPP supporter. He said the Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II, the Anwiasohene of Sefwi Anwiaso is an NPP supporter and thus cannot criticize the government.

Johnson Asiedeu Nketia made the remarks when he made a campaign stop at Odumase, Asante Akim Central Constituency on Sunday, November 10, 2024. According to the NDC capo, the Chief should be a voice for Ghanaians and criticize the government when things are bad but it is the opposite.

The NDC chairman alleged that Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II has been spotted in NPP-branded attire campaigning in his community for the party.

“He [Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II] claims to be the president of the National House of Chiefs. I’ve seen him wear NPP-branded shorts and shirts campaigning for the party in his hometown. How can a leader of traditional authorities speak on the ills of the governing party if he openly supports them?” Asiedu Nketia queried.

He then added that the Chief has not been able to criticize the government because of his affiliations with the NPP. He argued that if the National House of Chiefs was led by a non-partisan person, it should have been able to resolve the parliamentary impasse.

“Have you heard or read any statement from him criticizing the government? Now, we have no leader to speak to the ills in the country. The National House of Chiefs should be in the position to resolve the issues going on in parliament.”