Fanteakwa Supports Ofosu-Ampofo

Accra,(Greater Accra) 3 Nov. The Fanteakwa Traditional Council has expressed its support for Mr. Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo, the president's nominee for Eastern Regional deputy minister, saying he ''deserves the high office''. In a statement copied to the leadership of parliament, the council disclaimed any knowledge about the numerous allegations made against Mr. Ofosu-Ampofo by Mr. Roger Nti and Mr. Appiah Kodua. "The Traditional Council is aware of the capabilities of Mr. Ofosu-Ampofo who, during his tenure of office as district chief executive (dce), made relentless efforts with assemblymen to develop the entire Fanteakwa district which was hitherto a deprived area." Mr. Ofosu-Ampofo's consideration by the appointments committee of parliament is yet to be concluded. The committee has invited the two persons who have made written allegations against the nominee to substantiate them tomorrow, Tuesday, November four. The statement said Osabarima Awuah Kotoko the second, Begorohene, has on several occasions commended the nominee while he was the DCE for the assembly's judicious application of the district's Common Fund. "Mr. Ofosu-Ampofo, in the candid opinion of the council, deserves to be nominated to that responsible position of deputy minister for the region and therefore thanked the president for his kind gesture," the traditional council statement said.