The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Ejisu, Jerryne Asante, has accused the Ashanti Regional Women’s Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (National Democratic Congress), Gloria Huze, of leading a sustained campaign to frustrate her and force her out of office.
Speaking in an interview on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, the MCE claimed the alleged actions stem from dissatisfaction over her appointment, insisting that Madam Huze had wanted her brother to be named MCE instead.
“It is all because she wanted her brother to be MCE but he wasn’t appointed, so she has vowed to use every means possible to frustrate me until I leave office,” she alleged.
Madam Asante further accused Madam Huze of repeatedly undermining her authority and inciting party members against her.
“She has been to my office to insult and harass me, vowing to lead a demonstration against me because they say they don’t want me,” she said.
According to the MCE, the situation has escalated into what she describes as deliberate attempts to destabilise the local administration, including calls for the removal of key officials.
“She will be inciting people against me, demanding the removal of the Presiding Member and the Coordinating Director,” she claimed.
She also cited an incident in which rubbish was allegedly dumped in the middle of a road in Ejisu, an act she believes was politically motivated to tarnish her image.
“They called me out and even attached President John Dramani Mahama’s name, saying sanitation in Ejisu is bad. I ensured those involved were arrested, yet the same people accuse me of giving the party a bad name,” she stated.
The MCE further alleged misconduct relating to the handling of state resources, questioning attempts to take over facilities without due process.
“If you need a warehouse, I can help you get one. But you don’t take the law into your own hands. What is my crime in protecting state properties?” she asked.
She also rejected claims that she was behind the destruction that occurred during a recent invasion of her office. “You invade my office, destroy property, and then turn around to accuse me of doing it myself,” she said.
Despite the tensions, Madam Asante called for calm among party supporters, urging patience and unity. “The government cannot give all of us what we want at the same time,” she noted.
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