Richard Nyamah, a former deputy Communications officer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has called for the immediate exclusion of former NPP National Chairman, Freddie Blay, from all sensitive party meetings, accusing him of acting as a mole within the party.
This call follows controversial remarks made by Mr. Blay during an interview with Kwesi Parker-Wilson, in which he appeared to lend support to the possibility of a third-term presidential bid for former President John Dramani Mahama, flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).
During the interview, Mr. Blay stated: “The law is in the bosom of the judges. If it goes to the Supreme Court—which has the exclusive judicial right to interpret the Constitution—and that body decides that what it means by two terms is conservatively this or that, I don’t have a problem with it.”
This statement has sparked outrage within sections of the NPP, with critics interpreting it as a veiled endorsement of a constitutionally questionable attempt by the NDC to extend Mahama’s political life beyond the two-term presidential limit stipulated in Article 66 of the 1992 Constitution.
Reacting to the comments during a conversation with Kwesi Parker-Wilson on Oyerepa Breakfast Time, the former deputy Communications officer of NPP expressed dismay, insisting Mr. Blay should be held accountable and sanctioned by the party.
“Article 66 is clear, and Blay is a lawyer; he knows this. What benefit is he getting from making such a suggestion? The party should call him in to explain himself—and punish him if necessary,” he said.
He further questioned Mr. Blay’s motives, suggesting possible collaboration with the NDC.
“If there is no credible explanation for his comment—and I don’t think he has one—then perhaps he is conniving with the NDC. They should exclude him from sensitive meetings. I’m trying to understand what he stands to gain. If he’s not a mole, then what is he?” Richard Nyamah quizzed.
Source: oyerepafmonline.com
