Nana Kobina Nketsia IV advises Charles Bissue: Brace for name-calling, insults amidst past allegations
As Charles Cromwell Nananbyin Onuawonto Bissue gears up for the New Patriotic Party‘s Parliamentary candidacy in the Essikado-Ketan Constituency, Nana Kobina Nketsia IV, the Omanhene of Essikado Traditional Area, has advised him to anticipate a tough campaign period.
The admonition came during a courtesy visit by Charles Bissue, accompanied by polling station executives and Market Queens from the Kojokrom market, to the Omanhene’s palace on December 22, 2023.
Nana Kobina Nketsia IV charged Mr Bissue to maintain resilience and focus, anticipating potential challenges related to past allegations made against him by Anas Aremeyaw Anas and his Tiger Eye team, adding that it’s been six years and the allegations have not been able to stand.
The Omanhene urged the former Secretary to the dissolved Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining (IMCIM) to remain humble and not engage in mudslinging with other contenders in the race.
“Some of us knew what was going on, and we understood certain things. Be ready for name-calling, insults, and wild allegations. But be humble and don’t listen to naysayers. A lot of people don’t know we spoke to you. It’s been six years, and nothing has been found against you so far. I will be hurt and disappointed if you insult your other contenders in the race.”
Charles Bissue took the opportunity to present to the Omanhene his nomination form to contest the Essikado-Ketan seat.
Background
Charles Bissue faced allegations in a 2019 documentary by Anas Aremeyaw Anas, accusing him of taking money to facilitate an unlicensed mining company’s clearance.
However, in July 2019, the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service exonerated Bissue, stating that the documentary did not accurately reflect the interactions between Bissue and the company involved.
The Omanhene’s counsel serves as both a caution and encouragement as Charles Bissue embarks on his political journey, navigating the complexities of a campaign that may be shadowed by past controversies.
