Weija-Gbawe NDC Youth Insist on Neutral MCE


The Youth of Weija-Gbawe are calling on President John Dramani Mahama to appoint a neutral person as the next Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) to prevent further conflicts between the Weija and Gbawe communities. According to the youth, selecting a Ga from either of the two communities could reignite longstanding tensions, particularly related to land disputes.


The youth argue that the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration successfully maintained peace by appointing a neutral candidate who was a Northerner. They believe this approach helped ease tensions and allowed the MCE to govern without bias.


Historically, Weija was an NDC stronghold. However, the youth claim that a land dispute between the two communities led the people of Weija to shift their political allegiance. They argue that during previous NDC administrations, the Gbawe community allegedly used the party’s influence to dominate land issues, which angered the people of Weija and resulted in the NPP gaining electoral control in the area.


The youth specifically cited the case of a prominent NDC member, Kwaku Bibini, who lost his land due to interference from the Gbawe community. They claim this incident, along with other land disputes, created significant resentment and led many in Weija to withhold their votes from the NDC parliamentary candidate, Felix Odartey, in the last election. However, they note that despite this division, former President Mahama received votes from both communities, which they believe should not have been the case.


To ensure lasting peace, the youth insist that the next MCE should come from a different ethnic background, rather than from either Weija or Gbawe. "Anytime one is chosen from either of these two royal families or communities, there is conflict. If the position goes to a non-Ga candidate—whether male or female—the two communities will accept it," they stated.


The youth stressed that their demand is aimed at fostering unity and ensuring that development efforts are not hindered by local rivalries. They are therefore urging President Mahama to take their concerns seriously and appoint a neutral candidate to bring stability to the area.


The Weija-Gbawe area has a long-standing boundary dispute involving the Ghana Water Company Limited, the people of Gbawe, and Ngleshie Amanfro. The Weija Traditional Council has previously called for government intervention, citing past violent clashes, including one that resulted in the death of a local chief, Nii Kwaku Bibini.


As tensions persist, the youth believe that only a neutral MCE can effectively govern without bias, ensuring that both Weija and Gbawe receive fair treatment and development.

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