The communication team of Ebi Bright, former Parliamentary Candidate for Tema Central, has strongly dismissed calls from some youth groups and elements within the Tema Traditional Council insisting that only a native of Tema should be appointed as the next Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE).
The calls have grown louder in recent days, with protesters burning tyres at the premises of the Tema Metropolitan Assembly, demanding that President John Dramani Mahama nominate an “indigenous” candidate to safeguard the area’s cultural heritage and interests.
In a statement, Ebi Bright’s team refuted allegations questioning her indigenous roots and firmly asserted her deep connection to the Tema community.
“It has come to our attention that some have gone as far as to falsely claim that she is not Ghanaian. We, as supporters of Ebi Bright, would like to state the facts: Ebi Bright is not only Ghanaian by birth but also by heritage on both maternal and paternal lines,” the statement said.
The team clarified that her mother and paternal grandmother are both Ga-Adangbe, deeply anchoring her in the cultural heritage of Greater Accra, while her patrilineal lineage traces back to a distinguished Anlo-Ewe family from Anyako in the Volta Region.
They further highlighted Ebi Bright’s personal and professional life in Tema as evidence of her strong ties to the community.
“Ebi Bright is a proud Ga-Adangbe woman by lineage, birth, and heritage. Her cultural roots are deeply connected to the values and identity of the Tema community, and her upbringing in Tema reflects a deep understanding of the traditions and aspirations of the people. Any attempt to erase or question her identity is not only unjust but an insult to generations of authentic Ghanaian heritage,” the statement concluded.