The Asante Youth Association (AYA), a famous group known for championing the development of Asanteman and its citizens has asked the Mahama administration to show in plain terms if they really want the progress of Asanteman or do otherwise if they rather approve of the insulting behaviour of Kevin Taylor, a self styled broadcaster.

In a press release copied to this outfit Tuesday evening, the President of the group, Dr. Ronald Ofori expressed disappointment in the government.

He noted that from the behaviour of the NDC government, it shows they rather prefer supporting the escapades of the ill-mannered and unruly Kevin Taylor than Asanteman.

“It is clear that the NDC prefer supporting this ill-mannered Kevin Taylor who has insulted Otumfuo’s linguist and every imoortant person in the country except the President and some persons in NDC”, the AYA President stated.

Elevation of Dormaahene:

The AYA President also stated that the NDC seems to empower persons who speak ill about Asanteman and its linguists.

He noted that the Dormaahene, Oseadeaye Agyeman Badu has on countless occasions made derogatory comments about Asanteman.

This same chief, the AYA President said has also sought to distort historical narrative about Asanteman and the people of Dormaa.

“We are scandalised that after denigrating Asanteman, the Dormaahene has been elevated by the NDC government from the High Court to the Court of Appeal status and this shows a worrisome pattern”, the AYA President stated.

Judiciary:

Dr Ofori wondered why the judiciary was becoming the latest tool the NDC finds handy to use to execute controversial issues.

He said it was unthinkable that the courts rather than punishing the abusive and insolent Kevin Taylor chose to set him free.

The group expressed opprobrium that Kevin Taylor was granted diplomatic protection by National Security assigns despite being charged by the courts earlier for displaying abusive conduct.

Security Situation:

The AYA President said the group was surprised that rather than advancing security to areas where criminal activities are rampant, the government was seeking to protect persons with questionable character.

The group therefore asked the government to send security persons to halt criminal activities in Nkwanta, Bawku and Asawase where innocent persons have been killed.

Story By Michael Ofosu-Afriyie,

Kumasi