The Member of Parliament for Damongo Constituency, Hon. Samuel Abu Jinapor, has launched a scathing critique of his predecessor and former parliamentary contender, Adam Mutawakilu, accusing him of losing touch with the people he once sought to represent.
In a recent media interaction, Hon. Abu Jinapor claimed that Mutawakilu is “not a politician at heart,” but rather a politician driven by what he described as “pain, greed, and hatred.”
The MP alleged that Mutawakilu’s engagement with constituents has changed dramatically since his appointment as Managing Director of Ghana Water Limited. According to Hon. Abu Jinapor, while Mutawakilu stayed and slept in Damongo during his time in opposition, making himself accessible to residents, he now visits the constituency only occasionally and lodges at Zaina Lodge inside Mole National Park rather than staying within the township.
Hon. Abu Jinapor questioned how constituents could easily reach Mutawakilu with their concerns if he resides in what he described as an exclusive and less accessible location far from Damongo. He expressed particular concern for vulnerable residents, asking how an elderly woman in need of assistance would be expected to travel all the way to Zaina Lodge to have her problems addressed.
The MP further claimed that Mutawakilu, popularly known as Garlus, had himself admitted that he would not be seen frequently in the constituency because of his new office, which Hon. Abu Jinapor said confirms his concerns about Mutawakilu’s availability and commitment.
“Leadership requires constant presence and accessibility, especially for a constituency with pressing social and economic challenges,” Hon. Abu Jinapor argued.
The remarks form part of an ongoing political exchange between the two figures, as political discourse continues to intensify in the Damongo Constituency following recent media appearances by both men.
