What began as a simple intellectual discourse on the Ivorian situation turned into the issuance of a stern caveat when the Deputy Minister of Environment, Science and Technology, Dr. Omane Boamah, on Tuesday, April 12th, displayed what can best be described as \u2018intolerance of the highest order\u2019 when he angrily warned the Chief Executive of the Danquah Institute (DI), Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko not to dare point his fingers at him when making his point.<\/p>\n
This must have come as a surprise to many viewers who witnessed the unfortunate spectacle on the set of Metro TV\u2019s Good Morning Ghana show.<\/p>\n
Host of the programme Randy Abbey, who was completely taken aback, looked on in astonishment as the Deputy Minister curtly interrupted his colleague on the other side of the political divide and issued the warning.<\/p>\n
This whole incident played out when Gabby Otchere Darko was having his take on the arrest of self-imposed President of La Cote D\u2019 Ivoire, Laurent Gbagbo. The Deputy Minister had earlier had his turn on the topic under discussion.<\/p>\n
Cote D\u2019 Ivoire\u2019s former leader, Laurent Gbagbo, whose refusal to step down after losing an election in November triggered a civil war, was captured on Monday after French troops and forces loyal to rival Alassane Ouattara laid siege to his residence.<\/p>\n
There have since been arguments of too much foreign interference in the affairs of Ghana\u2019s West African neighbour, with some political scientists and analysts pointing accusing fingers at the French forces. However, French authorities have denied that they played a direct role in Laurent Gbagbo’s arrest. “This was an operation, in the end, that took place between Ivorians,” French Defence Minister G\u00e9rard Longuet told the press. He did recognize however, that French forces in Ivory Coast had “supported” Alassane Ouattara’s Republican Forces.<\/p>\n
The DI Executive Director, who disagreed with Dr. Omane Boamah\u2019s assertions on France\u2019s intervention in Ivory Coast, rhetorically asked his colleague; \u201cover a thousand lives were lost as well as many more who cannot be envisaged, and your focus is on who brought him out or arrested him?\u201d. <\/p>\n
Known for his gesturing mannerisms when speaking, Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko was as usual at his gesturing best, albeit benignly, but Dr. Omane Boamah interrupted him and angrily warned \u201cRandy can I come in, let us treat ourselves with respect on this set, (now referring to Gabby) the next time you point your fingers at me like that, I will not tolerate it. Be stable and make your point without pointing your hands at me\u2026 don\u2019t do that, don\u2019t do it!\u201d he cautioned.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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