Frank Annoh-Dompreh, Member of Parliament for Nsawam Adoagyiri has rendered unqualified apology for an earlier statement he tweeted concerning the trending #FixTheCountry campaign on social media platform.
Some Ghanaians on social media are calling on the Government to fix the problems of the country.
The #FixTheCountry campaign keep trending on social media as users shared their displeasure on Twitter regarding the high cost of living, power crisis, poor quality of life, unemployment and economic hardship.
Some Twitter users believe his comment was distasteful and sought to undermine the demand for accountability and social justice from government.
But, reacting to the backlash, the Majority Chief Whip in Parliament tweeted, “I would like to apologise for an earlier tweet which failed to convey both seriousness of the times and to capture the essence of what the youth is demanding”
“However, I also believe that ultimate responsibility lies with the hierarchy of government. This is why as MP, I have always strived to use public office to make life better for my constituents. It is also why I cannot in good conscience endorse any message of fingerpointing 2/4. In that spirit, I would urge us all to sustain our efforts to demand accountability. I believe in the leadership of H.E @nakufoaddo & I’m confident that the responsible and responsive leadership he has 3/4.he added
Annoh-Dompreh Apologises to Ghanaians
I would like to apologise for an earlier tweet which failed to convey both seriousness of the times and to capture the essence of what the youth is demanding.
Throughout my time in public office, I have always known that collective action and responsibility are important.
1/4— Hon. Frank Annoh-Dompreh (@FAnnohDompreh) May 4, 2021
while ignoring the climate of holding the arms of gov't accountable.
In that spirit, I would urge us all to sustain our efforts to demand accountability. I believe in the leadership of H.E @nakufoaddo & I'm confident that the responsible and responsive leadership he has
3/4— Hon. Frank Annoh-Dompreh (@FAnnohDompreh) May 4, 2021
Meanwhile, a group which started the #FixTheCountry trend on social media have threatened to protest on May 9, 2021 over the severe economic hardships in the country.
In a press statement released, the group is calling on government to fix the problems facing the country including poor education, hike in fuel prices health, infrastructure etc.
A notice has been served to the Ghana Police Service to give the conveners of #FixTheCountry the green light to demonstrate against the government.