The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Women’s Wing in the Ashanti Region has cautioned Prophet Isaac Owusu Bempah against what it describes as continued attacks on the character of the party’s Effiduase-Asokore Member of Parliament, Dr Nana Ayew Afriye, and the party’s flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.

In a statement signed by the Ashanti Regional Women’s Organizer, Beatrice Owusu, the Women’s Wing expressed its “deep displeasure” over what it said were attacks directed at the two NPP figures.

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The group urged Prophet Owusu Bempah to “steer clear” of Dr Ayew Afriye, whom it described as a peaceful, disciplined and non-violent leader.

“As mothers and women of this party, we will not sit unconcerned while attempts are made to denigrate the personality and good name of our Member of Parliament, or that of our flagbearer, Dr Bawumia. We will not tolerate it,” the statement said.

The NPP Women’s Wing further called on the preacher to focus on his religious calling rather than what it described as an “unwarranted agenda” against personalities associated with the party.

“We further wish to remind Prophet Owusu Bempah that his calling is to the pulpit, and we urge him to focus on that calling rather than pursue what appears to us to be a wicked and unwarranted agenda against personalities of this party,” it stated.

The group argued that Ghana faces several national challenges that require the attention and prayers of religious leaders.

“Ghana has enough genuine national challenges requiring the attention and prayers of the clergy; it does not need a Man of God who chooses instead to attack the character of citizens who have done nothing but serve their country and party with distinction,” the statement added.

The Women’s Wing said it maintains confidence in both Dr Bawumia and Dr Ayew Afriye, describing them as personalities of integrity, good character and proven service to the country.

It said no amount of what it considers unfounded attacks would shake its confidence in the two men.

“No amount of unfounded attacks will shake that confidence, and we stand firmly behind both men,” it stated.

The group subsequently called on Prophet Owusu Bempah to exercise restraint and respect the dignity of Dr Bawumia and Dr Ayew Afriye.

“We therefore call on Prophet Owusu Bempah to exercise restraint, respect the dignity of these two personalities, and desist from further conduct capable of denigrating their character,” the statement added.

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