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'I sponsored NDC into power, yet my property was demolished' - Former PC fumes

Kobby Mensah is a former NDC parliamentary candidate for Ablekuma West Kobby Mensah is a former NDC parliamentary candidate for Ablekuma West

Former National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate (PC) for Ablekuma West, Kobby Mensah, has expressed anger over the demolition of his property despite claiming that he played a significant role in helping the party return to power.

According to him, he was among the individuals who supported the NDC while it was in opposition, contributing both financially and through other resources to help secure its electoral victory.

“I sponsored the party when we were in opposition. I funded the party with my money and resources. The national executives are aware,” he said in comments shared by the Free Your Mind podcast TikTok page.

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He alleged that the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) appointed by the party and the Member of Parliament for the area were intimidating him by targeting his projects.

The NDC stalwart claimed that a property he had legally developed, backed by documentation from the relevant state institutions, was demolished on the orders of the MCE and the MP.

“Since 1997, when I acquired this property, I have followed the necessary processes. I wrote to the Lands Commission, and they, in turn, wrote to the Metropolitan Assembly in 2014. The Assembly surveyed the area and confirmed that BNN is a residential zone. The MCE is not being fair to me at all,” he said.

He further argued that the demolition exercise was selective.

“If you are carrying out demolitions, then clear everyone in that area, not just me. He went to my hotel. There are more than 40 containers in that particular area, yet only my property was affected. Today again, he is targeting my property, even though it is registered land,” he fumed.

Kobby Mensah said he would not allow the matter to rest and intends to seek legal redress against both the MCE and the MP.

“So, if I was part of the party that came to power, and the party appoints ministers and MCEs who then intimidate me and prevent me from carrying out legitimate activities on my property, I will sue the MCE and the MP.

“I will make sure the law takes its course. They will not go scot-free. If they are carrying out demolitions, why demolish part of my building and leave the rest?” he questioned.

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I, Kobby Mensah, sponsored the NDC while in opposition with my own money and resources, only for the party to appoint minister and MCE who are now preventing me from carrying out my project. I am going to sue them for demolishing my structure. – Kobby Mensah, former parliamentary aspirant for Ablekuma West Constituency

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