‘We want an indigene’ – Angry Tema youth protest rumored appointment of Ebi Bright as mayor
Some aggrieved youth from the Tema Metropolitan Assembly have strongly opposed the rumored impending appointment of the 2024 National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for Tema Central, Ebi Bright, as the next mayor, following widespread speculations.
According to the youth group, they are advocating for the appointment of an indigene — someone born and raised in Tema, who shares a strong connection with the local community – as the next mayor.
They contend that Ebi Bright is neither a nominee nor part of the consideration process and thus expressed their surprise at the rumors suggesting she had been recommended for the position of mayor.
“This morning, we are here with a very heavy heart because the information we are hearing indicates that they are going to bring on board Ebi Bright as the mayor of Tema. It’s not going to happen,” a member of the protesting youths said in a video captured by ChannelOne TV.
Some members, clad in red apparel to express their grievances, vowed to block the rumored appointment of Ebi Bright if the government fails to heed their demand for an indigene to be appointed as mayor.
In a passionate appeal, they called on President John Dramani Mahama to intervene.
“We don’t understand because even with the whole process, she wasn’t part of it and so how come all of a sudden, they are bringing her in? We are not happy and what the youth of Tema East is saying is that we want an indigene,” they continued.
The group added, “This is the plea of the traditional council and I hope this is not something difficult for Mahama to do. We want an indigene and so, His Excellency should listen to us and hear our plea that as for Ebi Bright, she’s not part of the whole thing at all.”
Source: www.ghanaweb.co
