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We’ll Deal With Coup-mongers – Amankwa-Manu
Kofi Amankwa-Manu, a deputy minister of defence has said the security agencies will not hesitate to deal with people who threaten the peace and stability of the country.
His comment comes after the arrest of social media activist and convenor of pressure group #FixTheCountry, Oliver Mawuse Barker-Vormawor, for allegedly stating that he would stage a coup in Ghana if Parliament passes the E-Levy bill.
Speaking at the launch of a youth empowerment programme in his Constituency on Sunday, Amankwa Manu said “When you have people who are supposed to know better talking or calling for coup’s it is worrying.”
“Sometimes I shudder to wonder if those who are calling for coups have really experienced coups in Ghana or in other countries within the sub region. I don’t think it is the way to go.”
“Look we have many people, we have people who support what the New Patriotic Party is doing, much the same way we have others who also have a different opinion, he added.”
The deputy minister is also advising anyone who has misgivings to explore legitimate avenue to express their misgivings.
“That is why within the laws of Ghana, we have set that every four years we will go to the ballot, so if you like what the NPP is doing, just go to the ballot and make that decision, if on the other hand you disagree, again you have the ballot to make that decision.”
