We Unreservedly Regret ‘Uncomplimentary’ Comment By Alex Nartey; GNFS Boss to Dr Amoakohene
The Acting Chief Fire Officer of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), Daniella M. Ntow Sarpong, has extended a heartfelt apology to the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, over ‘uncomplimentary’ comments by a member of the Public Relations Department.
Alex King Narteh called out the Minister in an interview while reacting to a reaction by the Minister towards fire officers who were attending to the fire that broke out at Adum PZ on Friday.
He described the actions of the Minister as clout-chasing and uncalled for, adding that “shouting doesn’t extinguish the fire”.
Though he apologized in a Facebook post on Sunday, he stood by his comments.
The Chief Fire Officer in a letter to the Regional Minister conveyed the Service’s sincerest apology and regrets over the incident.
“On behalf of myself and the entire Ghana National Fire Service, we unreservedly extend our profound and sincerest regret for any unfortunate comment made against your good self and reputable office as the Regional Minister and Chair of REGSEC (Ashanti Region).”
She furthered, “We appreciate your contribution, sacrifices and untiring efforts that contributed to the Operational Response and Management of this unfortunate Fire Incident.”
She disclosed that the needed disciplinary actions would be passed down to the officer to avert recurrence.
“This affirms my earlier discussion with you on this subject and be assured that appropriate disciplinary measures shall be taken against the officer to avert the future occurrence of this unfortunate incident.”
Meanwhile, she assured him of her outfit’s commitment towards the reduction of Fire Outbreaks in the Ashanti Region.
Source: opemsuo.com/Hajara Fuseini
