MR SPEAKER, I am most grateful for the opportunity to make a statement on this subject matter.
MR SPEAKER, recently, some two Canadian ladies, Bailey Chitty and Lauren Tilley, were in the country for a youth development programme, were kidnapped. The timely efforts of our security agencies led to their rescue in Kenyase. Subsequently, some of the alleged kidnappers were arrested by the police in Kenyase and Antoa which are part of the Kwabre East Constituency which I represent in this August house.
MR SPEAKER, I must say it is a great discomfort and shameful that some of these alleged kidnappers were found in one of the most peaceful and serene areas in the Ashanti Region that anybody could live in. It is therefore important that such perception of insecurity in Kwabre East is cleared from the minds of Ghanaians and other foreign investors who would like to do business within the Constituency.
The citizens of Kwabre East are very loving and peaceful people and would not condone any illegality which would bring the name of the constituency into disrepute. The constituency has contributed a lot to the economy of the country in the tourism sector and that is why most of the finest Kente, Adinkra and Wooden Artefacts are produce and exported to neighbouring towns and countries across the world.
MR SPEAKER, Adanwomase and Ntonso produce most of the Kente and Adinkra cloth of the Asantehene (Otumfuor Osei Tutu II) and other sub chiefs in the Asante Kingdom. Some of the Stools of some Chiefs and Queen Mothers are produced in Ahwiaa all in the Kwabre East Constituency.
The people of Kwabre East condemn the actions of these alleged kidnappers in no uncertain terms and would not encourage any act of illegality which would affect the peace and livelihoods of the people and Ghana as a whole.
I would use this opportunity to raise an awareness to the people of Kwabre East to report any person or persons they suspect are doing any act or likely to commit an offence to the appropriate authorities so we continue to protect the life’s and the good name of the Constituency and its reputation which our forefathers have fought to protect. I would also encourage Ghanaians to be their own security by taking certain precautions and safety measures to protect themselves.
I thank you Mr Speaker to for this opportunity.
