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General News of Tuesday, 5 October 1999

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NPP okay with Okumkom - MP reconciliation but.. .

Accra (Greater Accra) 5 Oct. '99 The New Patriotic Party (NPP), on Tuesday said it welcomes the reconciliation between the Chief Executive of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly, Nana Akwasi Agyeman and Dr. Richard Anane, Member of Parliament for Bantama.

A statement signed by Mr. S A. Odoi-Sykes, National Chairman of the NPP, said even though it welcomes the idea, the root cause of the problem should be dealt with to ensure real and lasting effect.

It said the basic issue to be addressed is the fitness of Nana Agyeman for public office and urged President Rawlings to listen to the voice of the people and deal with the problem by removing him.

"This country does not need the poor leadership example being demonstrated by Nana Agyeman", it said adding that "leaders earn respect by respecting those they lead".

The statement further said the assault on Dr. Anane was but the latest such charges against Nana Agyeman adding that there are others who need to be appeased.