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Pressure group disappointed about the lack of recognition
of heroes
Accra, March 4, Ghanadot/GNA - Ga Dangme
Youth Association, a pressure group in the Greater Accra
Region, on Wednesday expressed disappointment at the seeming
lack of interest by the nation in remembering its heroes.
A statement signed by Nii Marma Marquaye, Vice President of
the association, said “The lack of commensurate national
recognition of the contribution of Sergeant Adjetey and his
colleagues who struggled for independence is only marched by
the neglect of Amon Kotei, who crafted the Coat of Arms”.
It said the originator of the Coat of Arms, the highest
symbol of authority of Ghana, its sovereignty, the
presidency and currency, has not been given a token
recognition by the State.
The statement applauded the Government for its commitment to
the release of Ga Dangme lands to the people.
It, however, cautioned that chiefs and traditional councils
of Ga Dangme must be made to render accounts of land and
other resources and the stewardship before any release or
return of lands to them.
The statement said “We call on the President of Ghana to
freeze and curtail the activities of chiefs with
questionable status immediately and prevent them from
holding and exercising functions in that capacity either in
the disposal of lands or holding of durbars and
commemoration of festivals that could lead to the
disturbance of peace in their communities”.
It urged the President to return lands in the La Wireless,
Airport City, Cantonments, Ridge and other government
acquired lands, which by the actions of the previous
government deemed to be no longer conforming to the original
purpose for which they were acquired.
GNA
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