"I miss active politics; Mahama has toned me down"

Europa

June 14, 2016 6:16 PM

Ama Benyiwa Doe, who is currently a member of the Council of State, was best known in the country for her aggressive approach to Ghanaian politics from radio talk shows to other political discussions.

Former Central regional minister, Ama Benyiwa-Doe, has said she misses being on radio and engaging in active politics.

‘AMA Chavez’ as she was affectionately called said she believes President John Mahama appointed her onto the Council of State in order to tone her down.

She has however been absent from Ghanaian politics since her appointment on the Council.

Following rumours that she was dead, the former NDC National Women's Organizer decided to break her silence.

In an interview on Accra-based Joy FM, Ama Benyiwa-Doe said the level of antagonism in the country’s politics is rather worrying. She believes the situation, if not checked could spark violence ahead of the November polls.

"Sometimes I sit by my radio and... I wonder why I was put on the Council of State...you know I wish I had been left alone so that I can go out there and do whatever I want to do politically but I think it for a good reason that the President put me on the Council of State...maybe to tone me down for my old age," Ama Benyiwa Doe indicated.

“I think we should stay away from this political antagonism, but I think people take delight in deliberately provoking the party in government. I think my people have restrained themselves so far which I think is good for the country,” she added.

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