[ 2016-11-24 ]

‘Simpa Panyin’ saga: Effutu chiefs apologise to Akufo-Addo
The chiefs and people of Winneba in the Central
Region have rendered an unqualified apology to the
flag bearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana
Akufo-Addo, for accusing him falsely of making
derogatory remarks against people of the area.

At a press conference organised by the traditional
leaders at Effutu on Thursday, November 24, the
Tufuhene of Effutu, Neenyi Otuboa Siripi II, in a
statement read on his behalf by the Adontenhene of
Effutu, Neenyi Gyete Gyankuma II, called on Mr
Akufo-Addo to apologise for using the term
“Simpa Panyin”, allegedly against the people
of the area.

However, “it has since come to the attention of
Nananom that the alleged tape upon which we made
our earlier demands is of dubious quality and
cannot be verified”, the traditional body said,
adding: “Upon further scrutiny, we have realised
that Nana Akufo-Addo has never said anything
derogatory about the people of Winneba”.

The chiefs and leaders admitted their error and
also apologised to the NPP Member of Parliament
(MP) for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin for any
political harm that their earlier public outburst
might have caused the party.

Nana Otuboa on behalf of the chiefs strongly urged
individuals and government officials to stop the
conduct of feeding Nananom with false information
aimed at gaining political advantage.

They appealed to Mr Akufo- Addo to find a place in
his heart to forgive them for their offensive
comments, which they “hereby retract in its
entirety”. The traditional leaders further
wished the three-time presidential candidate and
the NPP the best of luck in the upcoming election
and reiterated the confidence the people of
Winneba have in him as a true patriot, a
peace-loving and visionary leader who can bring
change to the masses.

Source - Classfmonline

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