Some agitated youth calling themselves “Concerned NPP Youth of Krachi” on Tuesday, dragged the DCE for the Krachi West District out of his office and locked it over what they describe as his “incompetent leadership” and his “deliberate refusal” to support the interests of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the area.
The youth say the DCE, Mr. Osei-Nti Douglas, since his appointment has done very little to sustain the lot of the NPP in the district which is located in the newly-created Oti Region.
Presenting a petition to the President through the leadership of the party on behalf of the youth group, Mr. Nsekolente Amos also accused Mr. Osei-Nti of corrupt practices.
“The DCE threw caution to the wind and paid a sum of GHc 116,000 to an individual in the name of judgement debt. He has been surcharged by the Auditor General’s department but he has been heard saying he will not pay” the group alleged.
The group claimed that Mr. Osei-Nti operated a landing beach called the“Brukutu landing beach” through which he allegedly sells premix fuel illegally and pockets the money against the regulations on the supply of the fuel.
The group also accused the DCE of acting arrogantly since his appointment and not availing himself to businessmen who come to invest in the area.
The group also alleges that a mechanic has also seized a Nissan patrol car that was being used by Mr. Osei-Nti due to his failure to pay for its maintenance.
The group says the DCE’s actions are causing “disaffection and apathy for the party in the area” hence their call for his removal.
Several calls placed to Mr. Douglas Osei-Nti for his reaction to the allegations have not been answered.