Volta Caucus sends fact-finding mission to Anloga

Accra, Nov. 02, GNA-The Volta Caucus of Parliament has dispatched a fact-finding mission to Anloga to ascertain the situation on the ground following the outbreak of chieftaincy dispute and report to the House. The delegation will among other things appeal to the fighting factions to exercise restraint and allow due process to prevail towards a peaceful resolution to the impasse.
Captain (rtd) George Nfojoh, Member of Parliament for Ho Central Consistuency, in a statement on the floor of the House, called on factions in the conflict to give peace a chance, and allow the authorities the opportunity to assess the situation and act in the interest of peace.
The re-ignition of the conflict, which has been simmering over the years, exploded into an open exchange of fire and live ammunition, so far resulting in the death of three civilians.
Several others have been wounded and a policeman abducted; and reports say vehicles have been dispatched to the scene and individuals are being arrested indiscriminately, with resultant raising of tension and further causing anxiety in Anloga.
Despite some control, the situation is still volatile and likely to explode beyond expectation, Captain Nfojoh said.
"We also wish to advise the security agencies to be fair but firm and even-handed and cat professionally in these trying moments," the MP said.
In another development, Mr Jonathan Tackie-Komme, MP for Odododiodioo Constituency, paid tribute to the late Mr Henry Sonnie Torgbor Provencal, former Mayor of Accra.
The late Mayor, who was also a former Member of Parliament and Deputy Minister was born on December 24, 1922 was laid to rest on September 14, 2007.
Mr Tackie-Komme eulogised the defunct Mayor, and extol his achievements in politics under the erstwhile United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC) and Kwame Nkrumah's Convention People's Party. "With his resourcefulness and wealth of experience, he made impact on the various Department's of the Accra-Tema City Council (now Accra Metropolitan Assembly). One of the most significant achievements of the late Provencal for which he would be remembered was the establishment of the City Guards in 1965 as a body to assist in maintaining peace, security and enforcement of City Guard byelaws. After the 1966 coup, Mr. Provencal was arrested and detained under "protective custody" at the Ussher Fort Prisons for almost two and half years and was released after mental tortures.
He however, died, according to contributions by members in poor conditions.
Members reiterated the need for state schemes to care for the welfare of retired statesmen.

Accra, Nov. 02, GNA-The Volta Caucus of Parliament has dispatched a fact-finding mission to Anloga to ascertain the situation on the ground following the outbreak of chieftaincy dispute and report to the House. The delegation will among other things appeal to the fighting factions to exercise restraint and allow due process to prevail towards a peaceful resolution to the impasse.
Captain (rtd) George Nfojoh, Member of Parliament for Ho Central Consistuency, in a statement on the floor of the House, called on factions in the conflict to give peace a chance, and allow the authorities the opportunity to assess the situation and act in the interest of peace.
The re-ignition of the conflict, which has been simmering over the years, exploded into an open exchange of fire and live ammunition, so far resulting in the death of three civilians.
Several others have been wounded and a policeman abducted; and reports say vehicles have been dispatched to the scene and individuals are being arrested indiscriminately, with resultant raising of tension and further causing anxiety in Anloga.
Despite some control, the situation is still volatile and likely to explode beyond expectation, Captain Nfojoh said.
"We also wish to advise the security agencies to be fair but firm and even-handed and cat professionally in these trying moments," the MP said.
In another development, Mr Jonathan Tackie-Komme, MP for Odododiodioo Constituency, paid tribute to the late Mr Henry Sonnie Torgbor Provencal, former Mayor of Accra.
The late Mayor, who was also a former Member of Parliament and Deputy Minister was born on December 24, 1922 was laid to rest on September 14, 2007.
Mr Tackie-Komme eulogised the defunct Mayor, and extol his achievements in politics under the erstwhile United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC) and Kwame Nkrumah's Convention People's Party. "With his resourcefulness and wealth of experience, he made impact on the various Department's of the Accra-Tema City Council (now Accra Metropolitan Assembly). One of the most significant achievements of the late Provencal for which he would be remembered was the establishment of the City Guards in 1965 as a body to assist in maintaining peace, security and enforcement of City Guard byelaws. After the 1966 coup, Mr. Provencal was arrested and detained under "protective custody" at the Ussher Fort Prisons for almost two and half years and was released after mental tortures.
He however, died, according to contributions by members in poor conditions.
Members reiterated the need for state schemes to care for the welfare of retired statesmen.