I am in Ghana: Dramani Sakande
The former Member of Parliament (MP) for Bawku Central, Mr Adamu Dramani Sakande, has denied reports that he is bedridden and has been flown out of Ghana for medical attention.
A number of newspapers reported Friday that the convicted former MP’s health had deteriorated and he had been rushed out of Ghana for medical attention.
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Speaking to Graphic Online via telephone from his Tema residence, Mr Sakande said “the story of my being flown out for medical care is creating fear and panic. It is not true.”
He said although he was unwell and preparing to travel abroad for a medical check-up, he was worried about the impression being created as though he had been bedridden and rushed abroad.
“Yes I am due for medical check-up in the United Kingdom, but the impression is not as bad as being suggested by sections of the media,” he stated.
Last year, the Accra Fast Track High Court sentenced Mr Dramani to two years imprisonment after he was found guilty of false declaration of office, perjury and deceit of a public officer.
The charges were preferred against him after a cattle dealer from Bawku, Mr Sumaila Bilbil, filed a civil suit claiming that Mr Sakande held multiple citizenship and therefore did not qualify under the 1992 Constitution to have run for the office of MP.
While serving his sentence, Mr Sakande spent time receiving medical attention at the cardiothoracic unit of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital.
On December 31, 2012, the President, Mr John Dramani Mahama, granted the former MP pardon based on medical grounds.
Currently, a civil case against his nationality is pending before the Supreme Court.
Story by Donald Ato Dapatem