My grandchildren begged me to step down - E.T Mensah

17:13 - 16 February 2017

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The former Member of Parliament for Ningo/Prampram Constituency said his grandchildren were unhappy with the intemperate words used in describing him on social media.

A former Member of Parliament for Ningo/Prampram E. T Mensah has said that concerns raised by his grandchildren forced him to withdraw from the Council of State election.

In an interview with Accra-based Citi FM, he said his grandchildren were unhappy with the intemperate words used in describing him on social media.

“In my constituency, they gave me the full support,” Mr Mensah said, adding that: “The reason I have stepped down is what is being said around on social media and the formation of a non-existing [group], who held a press conference opposing my candidature.”

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“I have the right to do what has to be done within the confines of the law, they do not have any right to do that but the language led to my grandchildren raising concerns about this,” he added.

The former Greater Accra regional minister withdrew from the election of the members Council of State at the last minute.

In a letter written addressed to the Regional Election Director, the founding member of the opposition NDC cited personal reasons for stepping down.

The letter dated February 15, 2017, to the Regional Director of the Electoral Commission, Ghana (EC) said: “I wish to inform you of my decision to withdraw from the Council of State for the Greater Accra Region.”