Sawla constituency demands removal of MP

Sawla (N/R), April 26, GNA - The executives of the Sawla/Kalba Constituency of the NDC, members of the Progressive Voluntary Organisations (PVOs) and traditional authorities have called for "the immediate replacement" of the MP for the area, Mr Joseph Bayel.

In a ten-point resolution signed by 12 persons, the three bodies accused the MP, among other charges, of "failing to make transparent and vivid account of his share of the MP's common fund".

He is also said to have refused to recognise the ACDRs and 31st December Women's Movement as party organs and has not organised any forum or rally to explain government policies and programmes to the people.

The resolution, which was presented to the Bole District Chief Executive, Hajia Azara Bukari, at the palace of the Sawla-Wura, said Mr Bayel's continued stay in office had created disunity and mistrust within the party and he should be replaced before things get out of hand.

Receiving the resolution, Hajia Bukari appealed to party members not to allow personal interests to supersede those of the party. She said the opposition should not be allowed to infiltrate the ranks of the NDC to undermine its peace and stability.

When contacted, Mr Bayel described the allegations levelled against him as false, adding that it was a move by the opposition to de