Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council to storm Parliament to petition Speaker over ‘insult’ on JB Danquah

The Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council has stated that they are set to petition the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, on March 7, 2025, over alleged derogatory remarks made about the late Dr. Joseph Boakye Danquah.

The council alleged that a comment made by Murtala Mohammed, the Minister of Environment, Science, and Technology, describing Dr. JB Danquah as a traitor and a CIA operative, is deemed offensive and unfortunate, given his role in Ghana’s independence struggle.

“We are here to show our concern to the Speaker that someone has insulted our beloved JB Danquah despite his contributions to the nation. He doesn’t deserve that. We have poured libation, and tomorrow, we will send our petition,” said Apapamuhene and warlord of Akyem Abuakwa, Osabarima Okogyeaman Apagya Fori IV, after pouring libation at JB Danquah’s grave in Kyebi on March 6, 2025.

Meanwhile, the youth of Okyeman, who have pledged their support to the traditional council, have demanded a retraction and an unqualified apology from the Member of Parliament for Tamale Central.

“We, the youth of Okyeman, are displeased with the comments. We are asking Hon. Murtala Mohammed to retract the derogatory remark and apologize to the people of Akyem Abuakwa, JB Danquah’s family, and the nation as a whole.”