Group demonstrates against Nyaunu

Story:  A. Kofoya-Tetteh,
Odumse-Krobo
07/03/08
SOME MEMBERS of the National Democratic Party (NDC) in the Lower Manya Constituency last Tuesday demonstrated against Mr Michael Nyaunu, Member of Parliament of the area, who they said was behind a false publication to the effect that the party’s flag bearer, Professor John Evans Atta Mills, was too sick to lead the party to this year’s elections.
The demonstrators, about 10 in number and bearing placards some of which read “Dr Nyaunu is rather the sick man”, as strong as a fiddle” and “Professor Mills you are the man of the hour” were among the large crowd that gave Professor Mills a rousing welcome when he arrived at Odumase-Krobo to begin a tour of some parts of the Eastern Region.
Mr Nyaunu who was unexpectedly leading Prof. Mills and his entourage at Akuse, the first place of call, and Odumase-Krobo, seemed not perturbed by the action of the demonstrators, likewise Professor Mills who seemed unconcerned with what was happening.
The pair who walked side by side, smiled at each other, particularly after Mr Nyaunu had introduced the NDC flag bearer to the Akuse Zongo Chief, Mustapha Moro and Mr Charles Mate-Korle, who represented the Konor of Manya Krobo, Nene Sakite, at Odumase-Krobo.
The more disturbing was that anytime Mr Nyaunu mentioned Prof. Mills’ name the demonstrators responded “egbo we, egbo we” meaning he is not dead in the local Krobo dialect.
Some of the demonstrators the Daily Graphic talked to explained that Mr Nyaunu erred in coming out with the information that Professor Mills’ health would not make it possible for him to lead the NDC to this year’s general elections since he (Nyaunu) was not a medical officer.
They said although Prof. Mills was mortal and could be sick at any time, Mr Nyaunu should have been sure of what he had said, adding that such a false message to the public had the tendency of impacting negatively on the NDC.
The group therefore said they were happy that Professor Mills had presented himself with a limited period for all to know the truth.
“We are happy that Professor Mills had presented himself physically to the people for them to know that he was as strong as the bear, capable of campaigning in all parts of the country as he had started doing” said one of the demonstrators.
Some of the people however praised Mr Nyaunu for his ability to stand the storm by not only presenting himself at the gatherings but also playing a leading role in Professor Mills’ visit to the Krobo area.
They also appreciated the friendly manner the NDC flag bearer related with the Lower Manya legislator, explaining that such an attitude was a demonstration of statesmanship which would unite the NDC to better position it to win this year’s election.