Deputy National Communication Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Malik Basintale, has criticized Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, also known as NAPO, the running mate of the flagbearer of New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, for what he described as a disrespectful remark towards the legacy of former President John Evans Atta Mills.
During the official launch of the Ashanti Regional NPP Campaign Working Committees and Women’s Conference in Kumasi, Dr. Prempeh spoke about Ghana’s former presidents and the roles they played in the country’s development.
He acknowledged the contributions of the late Dr. Hilla Limann, Jerry John Rawlings, and John Agyekum Kufuor.
However, when referring to the late President John Evans Atta Mills, Dr. Prempeh made a comment in the Akan dialect that has been perceived as disrespectful.
He said, “Baako a no owu ye no,” which translates to “the one who even died.”
This remark has sparked outrage, with Basintale accusing NAPO of being arrogant, incompetent, and unfit to lead the country.
“NAPO cannot be arrogant, incompetent and want to lead this country,” Basintale stated in an interview on TV3.
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NAPO cannot be arrogant, incompetent and want to lead this country – Basintale
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