A heated confrontation ensued between Sam Pyne, the Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE) of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), and Nana Ohene Ntow, a member of the Movement for Change, on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show.
Tensions escalated when Sam Pyne interrupted Nana Ohene Ntow following the latter’s concluding remarks. During the exchange, Pyne accused influential figures aligned with Alan Kyerematen, the leader of the Movement for Change, of not supporting the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the previous elections.
Mr Pyne alleged that their loyalty to Alan Kyerematen, who had left the NPP, was a deliberate effort to undermine the NPP’s votes in the upcoming 2024 presidential election through the establishment of the ‘butterfly’ Movement for Change.
“Some people were part of the NPP and suspected they didn’t even vote for it. Do your movement, and we will conduct our campaign,” a frustrated Pyne expressed.
In response to Pyne’s allegations, Nana Ohene Ntow dismissed them, asserting that those making such claims were ignorant of Alan Kyerematen’s true intentions. Ntow emphasized his right to express his views on air and rebuked Sam Pyne for attempting to silence him.
“I will not allow you to disrupt me. I am a very senior politician, more than yourself, so you better shut up and listen,” Ohene Ntow stressed.
Highlighting his political experience dating back to the 80s, Nana Ohene Ntow cited commendation from Jerry John Rawlings for his work during that period. Ntow staunchly defended Alan Kyerematen, asserting that individuals close to President Akufo-Addo harbored animosity towards Kyerematen and unjustly targeted him and his team.
Nana Ohene Ntow refuted Sam Pyne’s claim that Kyerematen’s followers did not vote for the NPP, dismissing it as baseless. He cautioned against tarnishing Alan’s reputation and emphasized the need for a fair assessment of Kyerematen’s contributions.
“If you don’t like someone, don’t damage his name because Alan has done well. They talk like they are the gods of Ghana’s politics,” Ohene Ntow said.