Nunoo-Mensah’s Outburst; A Reflection Of How “Frustrated” Mahama’s Gov’t Is - Sekou

Sekou Nkrumah, son of Ghana's first President, Sekou Nkrumah has taken a swipe at the President John Dramani Mahama-led NDC administration, saying the government appears 'frustrated' by the current economic situation. According to him, due to the frustration in government, its officials seem to overreact and this explains why the President's National Security Advisor, Brigadier-General Nunoo-Mensah lambasted striking Labour Unions in the country. Brigadier-General Nunoo-Mensah, in an attempt to caution dissatisfied workers in the nation, stated emphatically that they should leave the country to seemingly seek refuge elsewhere if they cannot sacrifice for the nation. “...Ghana is not a police state. Take your passports and get out of this country and don’t destroy the country for us; if you can’t sacrifice like what some of us have done, then get out. If the Kitchen is too hot for you, get out,’ he said during the commissioning of a nine-unit classroom block for students of O’reilly Senior High School. But speaking in an exclusive interview with Peacefmonline.com, Sekou Nkrumah called on government and its officials to show humility when addressing national issues. He implored President Mahama and his government to dialogue with public sector workers to find lasting solution to their challenges. Though he kicked against calls by critics of the government that General Nunoo-Mensah should resign, he however expressed disgust over his (Gen. Nunoo-Mensah) comments. “It’s a reflection of the frustration the government is going through, as it seems that many workers are going on strike…I think once they are voted for, they should show humility. And they should be concerned about the welfare of the people and find a way of dealing with it through dialogue…It’s unfortunate that the people in government will make such remarks that the National Security Advisor made. But I think it must have come out of frustration and the government’s inability to deal with workers’ strike…. “Unfortunate as it was, I mean the statement, I think people sometimes overreact. That’s it but I think the government and therefore the Presidency, the cabinet; I think they should try and sit down and address the concerns of the workers properly,” he stated.

Source: Ameyaw Adu Gyamfi/Peacefmonline.com/Ghana