Togbe Afede Explains NDC Running Mate Ambition

The Asogli State Council has said although Togbe Afede XIV, the Agbogbomefia of Asogli, is ready to serve as a running mate, he has not instigated any lobbying to that end.

The Asogli State Council clarified in a statement that a group of people who identified themselves as the “Change Makers Forum” were the latest to approach Togbe Afede to consider joining President Mahama as his running mate.

According to the Council, Togbe Afede responded that “as a patriotic citizen, he would not reject any opportunity to serve the country, but the choice of a running mate is the prerogative of the flag bearer who already knows him very well.”

The statement added that Togbe Afede considered it a great honour that a group of well-intentioned professionals called on him to express their trust in him, and thus their desire for him to be the next Vice President of Ghana.

“But Togbe has not mandated anybody or group to ‘lobby’ for his choice as running mate,” it added.

The Asogli State Council, therefore, apologised to the chiefs, kingmakers, the people of the area, and all others for any shock and embarrassment they may have suffered.

“The office of the Agbogbomefia operates an open-door policy and is open to communication, feedback, and inquiries from all citizens and stakeholders. We encourage individuals or groups to reach out directly on any matters, concerns or suggestions that require attention,” it added.

 

Below is the full statement:

“NDC RUNNING MATE HEATS UP” & “TOGBE AFEDE IS READY TO ABDICATE…”

The attention of the office of the Agbogbomefia, Togbe Afede XIV, has been drawn to news Items published by the Daily Graphic and other major news outlets under the coptions, “NDC running mate heats up: Naana Opoku-Agyemang leads pack – Togbe Afede’s name pops up” and “Togbe Afede is ready to abdicate his stool to become Mahama’s running mate”.

The office of the Agbogbomefia would like to state the following;

1. The Agbogbomefia remains very passionate about the cevelopment of Ghana. Togbe did not work for a day in the US before retuming to Ghana after completing his studies at Yale, owns no properties abroad, and considers his fortunes to be inextricably linked to those of the country. These explain Togbe’s willingness to share his knowledge and expertise with government to further the cause of development.
2. Many people and groups have approached Togbe over the years to leave chieftaincy and got more actively involved in the political leadership of the country. Togbe’s response had always been that there are many avenues available to Chiefs and Queens in the country to legally contribute their quota to national development.
3. A group of people who identified themselves as “Change Makers Forum” were the latest to approach Togbe to consider joining President Mahama as his running mate for the 2024 Presiciential election. Togbe responced that, as a patriotic citizen, he would not reject any opportunity ta serve the country, but the choice of a running mate is the prerogative of the flag bearer who already knows him very well.
4. Togbe considers it a great honour that a group of wail intentioned professionals called on him to express their trust in him, and thus their desire for him to be the next Vice President of Ghana. But Togbe has not mandated anybody or group to “lobby” for his choice as running mate.
5. The Asogli State Council would like to apologize to the chiefs, kingmakers and the people of Asogi, and all others for any shock and embarrassment they may have suffered. The office of the Agbogbomefia operates an open door policy and is open to communication, feedback, and inquiries from all citizens and stakeholders. We encourage individuals or groups to reach out directly on any matters, concerns or suggestions that require attention.

SIGNED

Stephen Tetteh

Secretary, Asogli State Council

February 13, 2024

 

Source: classfmonline