Ejisu Municipal Chief Executive, Jerryne Asante, says sabotage and attacks against her will not lead to her removal from office by President John Dramani Mahama.
Her comment follows a recent violent incident at the Ejisu Municipal Assembly office, which she says occurred after she halted the alleged illegal sale of state land reportedly involving some Ejisu NDC executives.
Speaking on Nhyira FM’s ‘Kro Yi Nsem’ show on Thursday, April 30, Ms. Asante defended her decision to stop what she described as an attempted illegal takeover of state property by party executives, including Regional Women’s Organiser Gloria Huze.
“As MCE, it is my duty to ensure that all state properties under my jurisdiction are protected, as mandated,” she told the host, Barima Kofi Dawson-Akokoa.
She added that she will not allow anyone, regardless of political affiliation, to take the law into their own hands or seize government property.
Jerryne Asante described the attack as an act of sabotage intended to pressure the Presidency into dismissing her.
She insisted she will not be removed from office over the incident, as long as she continues to uphold the government’s “Resetting Agenda” and ensures proper governance practices.
“I am acting in line with the government’s agenda. I will not be sacked over this,” she stated.
She further cautioned some Ejisu NDC executives, warning that their actions could damage the party’s reputation and bring embarrassment to the government if not checked.
“Some Ejisu NDC executives justify their actions by claiming NPP executives also took over state land and warehouses when they were in power. But this is what the NPP did, and it led them into opposition. We must not repeat it,” she said.
The Ejisu MCE also dismissed claims that her recent hospital admission was linked to the alleged attack at her office.
While confirming she has been admitted, she clarified that her condition is not related to the incident.
“I have been admitted to hospital, but it is not related to the attack,” she added.
