Tema: Tesnsions rise as youth reject Ebi Bright’s rumoured mayoral appointment

‘Not One of Us!’ – Tema youth reject rumoured appointment of Ebi Bright as mayor

A section of the youth in Tema has voiced strong opposition to the alleged nomination of Ebi Bright — the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for Tema Central in the 2024 elections — as the next Mayor of the Tema Metropolitan Assembly. According to the demonstrators, only a true native of Tema, someone who was born and raised in the community and understands its cultural and socio-economic fabric, should be considered for …

Tema: Tesnsions rise as youth reject Ebi Bright’s rumoured mayoral appointment

A wave of discontent swept through the Tema Metropolitan Assembly on Friday as a group of agitated youth stormed the premises, demanding that President John Dramani Mahama appoint a native of Tema as the next mayor. The protest, fueled by growing rumours of Ebi Bright’s consideration for the role, was marked by burning car tyres and the intense beating of drums, a vivid display of their resistance. At the heart of their concerns is the belief th…