The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Asuogyaman Voting Public in the Eastern Region has accused Pius Enam Hadzide, the CEO of the National Youth Authority and parliamentary candidate for the ruling New Patriotic Party, of spreading outright deception. Hadzide claimed that Thomas Ampem Nyarko, the Member of Parliament for Asuogyaman, declined an invitation from the Volta River Authority (VRA) to participate in a simulation exercise on the Akosombo Dam Spillage.
During a discussion on the flood situation on Accra-based TV3, Hadzide further alleged that the VRA had organized Recreation and Sensitization Exercises in Asuogyaman, to which Nyarko was supposedly invited but failed to attend. The NDC has described this accusation as another attempt to assign blame for the suffering experienced by citizens along the Volta River due to the dam spillage.
Felix Bonney, the Deputy Communication Officer for the NDC in Asuogyaman, issued a statement categorically refuting these claims. Bonney stated that Nyarko never received any invitation for a Recreation and Sensitization exercise from the VRA, NADMO, or any other institution. He also emphasized that no other Members of Parliament from the affected constituency had received such invitations, highlighting the baselessness of the claim.
The statement criticized Hadzide's allegations, describing them as silly and callous. It pointed out that making such accusations while people are suffering is insensitive and shows a lack of respect for the sacrifices made by the people of Ghana.
The statement further emphasized that the focus should be on providing assistance to the vulnerable individuals affected by the spillage, rather than making unfounded accusations. It highlighted the proactive efforts of Nyarko, who has been visiting affected areas within his constituency and providing financial and support to the victims.
In conclusion, the NDC in Asuogyaman has refuted Pius Enam Hadzide's claims regarding Thomas Ampem Nyarko's alleged refusal to attend a Recreation and Sensitization exercise. They have criticized these accusations as baseless and insensitive, emphasizing the need to focus on assisting the affected individuals rather than assigning blame. The statement highlights the efforts of Nyarko in providing support to the victims.