The Ghana Nationwide Fireplace Service (GNFS) has introduced that ADOI Alex King Nartey, a member of its public relations staff, will face disciplinary motion following his altercation with the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene.
The confrontation arose after a viral video confirmed Dr Amoakohene harshly criticising fire service personnel through the current devastating fire at Adum PZ in Kumasi.
In response, ADOI Nartey, throughout a sequence of media interviews, criticised the minister’s feedback and defended the fireplace service, arguing that the challenges firefighters face can’t be resolved by public outbursts.
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In a press release dated twenty fourth March and signed by Appearing Chief Fireplace Officer Daniella M. Ntow-Sapong, the GNFS apologised for the incident, describing Mr Nartey’s remarks as “uncomplimentary.”
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The assertion learn:
On behalf of myself and your entire Ghana Nationwide Fireplace Service, we unreservedly prolong our profound and sincerest remorse for any unlucky remark made in opposition to your good self and your respected workplace because the Regional Minister and Chair of REGSEC (Ashanti Area).
We respect your contributions, sacrifices, and untiring efforts that aided the operational response and administration of this unlucky fireplace incident.
The GNFS additionally assured that disciplinary motion could be taken:
This affirms my earlier dialogue with you on this topic, and be assured that applicable disciplinary measures shall be taken in opposition to the officer to stop a recurrence of this unlucky incident.
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In an earlier social media message, Mr Nartey apologised to the minister, clarifying that his feedback weren’t meant to undermine the minister’s authority however relatively to precise issues concerning the method utilized in addressing firefighters who had been battling the inferno for hours.
