Carlos Kingsley Ahenkorah has resigned from office
Social media platforms have been inundated with reactions to Carlos Kingsley Ahenkorah’s resignation from office as Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry.
Mr. Ahenkorah resigned, Friday, after he admitted in an interview that he visited some voters registration centres in his constituency despite knowing he has tested positive for Coronavirus.
Although some held the view that he should have been in isolation because his action is against the preventive protocols, Ahenkorah who is also a Member of Parliament argued that he was careful when he stepped out.
"I drove in my car and got there, got down, and spoke far away with the EC officer who explained the issue to me. I told her I will report this to their boss and then I just left. I was very careful. It is important for people like us to know their status because whether you like it not, we will go into the midst of people,” he told the media.
Ahenkorah fell on the dagger of a section of the public with his defense. His response was described as repugnant as some called for his dismissal.
Amidst reports he had been given an ultimatum by President Akufo-Addo to resign or be sacked, the minister opted for the former as the Presidency announced his resignation.
"The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Friday, 3rd July, 2020, accepted the resignation from office the Deputy Minister for Trade and Industry, Hon. Carlos Kingsley Ahenkorah, MP, which takes immediate effect," a statement signed by Eugene Arhin, Director of Communications, Office of the President read.
The development has engendered conversation on social media as varied opinions have been expressed. For some users, the lawmaker should be arrested and prosecuted for violating the protocols. They have argued that some pastors and other citizens have been fined or imprisoned for same.
Others have also begun a campaign against his re-election as a representative of Tema West constituency, stressing that he put the lives of his constituents in danger by exposing them to the virus.
Here are a few of the reactions:
Wait oo did Carlos Ahenkorah win the primaries election in his constituency? Dem for mafia am paaa, someone like him should not be in the parliament making laws
— BlackLivesMatter (@usuphyoungslim) July 3, 2020
Next time think before you step outside Hon. Carlos Ahenkorah.????
— AGINGO SM (@AdjinAmos) July 3, 2020
Shame!???????????????? pic.twitter.com/O7qRyMrsvI
@NAkufoAddo resignation is a gud call. Your administration shud make sure no one is above the law. If a pastor was jailed 4 years for breaking the protocol, Mr Carlos Ahenkorah is no different. If he gets the punishment, then my confidence in ur administration will be reignited.
— Sir Muntaka (@nmuntaka) July 3, 2020
People are calling for the arrest and prosecution of Carlos Ahenkorah...but then on what legal basis???
— Le Roy (@kwadjo_lee) July 3, 2020
Or people just want him arrested for arresting sake???
In as much as we’re all outraged by his recklessness...we should know that we’re governed by laws.
#ArrestCarlos
Carlos Ahenkorah should be prosecuted! Resignation is not enough!????
— Sammy Joyous (@SJoyouse) July 3, 2020
Exactly....Nana Addo is gradually losing some votes cos of the careless behavior of Carlos Ahenkorah https://t.co/PxG7aq5ov6
— #BlackLivesMatter ???? (@dontwixGH) July 3, 2020
Carlos Ahenkorah is the classic example of know when to talk or shut up. Sometimes you must keep your mouth shut!!
— its okay not to be okay ???? (@Badualex2) July 3, 2020
The sad thing about dishonourable Carlos Ahenkorah is that, he shared the Covid passionately with a buggie dance after his re-election. Eeerrrh!????????????????????????
— Abena Nsia Nyarko ???????????????? (@NsiaAvena) July 3, 2020
Even though what Carlos Ahenkorah did was totally unacceptable, I feel bad for him and family right now.
— Nana Kwesi (@its_EYOOR) July 3, 2020
Carlos Ahenkorah be one of them boys wey go talk you say
— Minister of B?A?N?K?U??????? GhanaNiiAdwen???????????????????? (@ghanamanideas) July 3, 2020
"You can't be pregnant, I came in you with just the tip" ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
Carlos Ahenkorah MUST be arrested and protected NOW
— JOE NART (@joennart) July 3, 2020
It's good to do a small research before commenting on something you don't know.
— ???????? - DELA???????? ???? (@kwasi_dela) July 3, 2020
It was probably due to the same thinking that made Carlos Ahenkorah moved around because he thought he was asymptomatic so he couldn't transmit the disease which isn't scientifically proven to be true pic.twitter.com/gjC9aWntbC
Carlos Ahenkorah has proven that he has no love for the people of Tema West. A law maker who goes around to break the same laws. NPP executives needs to be disqualify Carlos Ahenkorah from the parliamentary elections. #FireCarlos #ProsecuteCarlos #CarlosMustResign
— Paa Kwesi Nduom (@paakwesinduomjr) July 3, 2020
I'm sure there's a part of the constitution that grants MP's some form of immunity. But in the case of Carlos Ahenkorah that immunity should be waived so that he'll be charged, prosecuted and jailed
— OP Zamani (@op_zamani) July 3, 2020
Yet we have some stooges defending this callous deed by Carlos Ahenkora#ProsecuteCarlos https://t.co/f2lysJcE4M
— Ras Binghi (@ras_binghi) July 3, 2020
Come to think of it government must produce his resignation letter because he boldly defended his action so why resigned. There’s something fishy hmmm #ArrestCarlos #ProsecuteCarlos pic.twitter.com/V94YznRgH9
— Qwesi (@Qwesi25320907) July 3, 2020
Given what we know now, it is fair to say that it is unacceptable that some men of God have been jailed for minor breaches of public gathering restrictions following COVID19. Will the government #ProsecuteCarlos? #PardonThePastors
— James Agyenim-Boateng (@jagyenim) July 3, 2020
#ProsecuteCarlos https://t.co/XQw8l5bWdy
— Daniel Kwabena Wonado (@KhostaGh) July 3, 2020
The plight of the ordinary Ghanaian.Carlos Ahenkorah is walking freely after all his reckless acts.Soon,Akufo-Addo will come and talk plenty that no one is above the law and some people will swallow that,by hook,line and sinker. #ProsecuteCarloshttps://t.co/6Ec83tHNEF
— Marcus Garvin (@marcusadampah) July 3, 2020
cash for seat couldn't get Carlos Ahenkora sacked, but Corona has done the magic.He must be prosecuted and jailed too just like the pastors. Anaa mosii those pastors di? omu y? ayibge fuo.????#ArrestCarlos#ProsecuteCarlos@GhPoliceService pic.twitter.com/hURVmNF0HW
— Yaa Asantewa (@ziontraingh) July 3, 2020
Come to think of it government must produce his resignation letter because he boldly defended his action so why resigned. There’s something fishy hmmm #ArrestCarlos #ProsecuteCarlos pic.twitter.com/V94YznRgH9
— Qwesi (@Qwesi25320907) July 3, 2020
Nigga man they deserve #5years in Nsawam with some lashes.. He knew that he had contracted the virus but then because of some aloo political gains he sheda go roam for the constituency inside..#NipaNy3#Agb3Tom3nyoo#ArrestCarlos
— Lucifer Morningstarr???? (@InkumRobert25) July 3, 2020
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