NPP Guru Under Fire Over Krobo Insult
The Chiefs and people of Krobo have demanded an apology from New Juaben South MP, Michael Okyere Baafi, over what they describe as “tribal and divisive” comments directed at Eastern Regional Minister, Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey.
In a strongly worded press release, the Krobo leadership condemned the remarks as unfortunate, unacceptable, and a threat to peace and unity in the Eastern Region. According to them, the alleged tribal undertones and suggestions of hostility undermine Ghana’s long-standing values of inclusivity, respect and peaceful coexistence.
They stressed that leadership must be guided by responsibility and national interest—not ethnic considerations—warning that questioning a public official’s authority based on their background is “divisive, regressive and dangerous.”
The Chiefs also rejected attempts by the MP to justify his comments, insisting that no public official lawfully performing their duties should be subjected to tribal scrutiny or threats.
Recounting their history of respect for state authority, the Krobo people pointed to past challenges, including a prolonged electricity dispute that left the area without power for weeks. Despite the hardship, they said they complied with directives from regional authorities without questioning their origins.
They further highlighted the contributions of Krobo land and its people to national development, including hosting key water treatment facilities and making sacrifices during the construction of the Akosombo and Kpong dams—efforts they said were made in the spirit of unity, not ethnic superiority.
The statement also defended the competence and track record of the Regional Minister, urging her to remain focused on her mandate of development and service.
The Chiefs have therefore called on Michael Okyere Baafi to retract his comments and issue an unqualified apology to the Minister, traditional authorities and the people of Ghana. They further urged him to refrain from statements that could inflame tensions and instead promote national cohesion.
They warned that failure to comply could lead to lawful actions to draw national attention to what they described as backward and divisive commentary from a public office holder.
Reaffirming their identity as a peaceful and law-abiding people, the Krobo leadership pledged their continued commitment to unity, mutual respect and the development of the Eastern Region and Ghana as a whole.
