Akufo-Addo Wasn’t Furious At Greater Accra Minister At Green Ghana Day Event – RCC Clarifies
The Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council (GARCC) has cleared the air on a viral video about President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo angrily instructing the regional minister Henry Quartey during the national anthem at the 2023 Green Ghana Day event held on Friday, June 9, 2023, at the University of Ghana, Legon.
“We feel compelled to address certain misconceptions arising from this footage, as some have unfortunately misinterpreted the video to presume the President was expressing fury at the Greater Accra Regional Minister,” a press release issued by Acting Chief Director of GARCC Jemima Lomotey noted.
“On the contrary, the President was instructing the Regional Minister to take prompt action regarding some invited guests who chose to remain seated in disregard to the national anthem that was played before the start of the programme.”
Mrs Lomotey explained in the press release dated Monday, June 12 that Henry Quartey promptly approached the individuals concerned and instructed them as directed by the President.
“It is important to emphasize that the Regional Minister sat alongside HE the President throughout the entire event, exemplifying their harmonious collaboration.”
The Council therefore urged the public and all well-meaning persons to disregard the contemptuous spin to the video which appears crafted to create unwarranted public disaffection.
“We also call on residents of the region to support the Greater Accra Regional Minister as he advances the ‘Let’s Make Greater Accra Work’ agenda to improve the lot of our region.
“Together we can make Greater Accra a cleaner, healthier and resilient space to live in.”
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