The New Patriotic Party’s Director of Communications, Richard Ahiagbah, has dismissed claims of conflict of interest in the sale of SSNIT’s hotels to Agric Minister Bryan Acheampong.
Ahiagbah argued that the process began in 2018, long before Acheampong became minister, and therefore, conflict of interest does not apply.
He questioned the motives of North Tongu lawmaker Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who has petitioned CHRAJ and organized a demonstration against the sale.
Ahiagbah believes the process was transparent and above board, and that SSNIT should be allowed to fulfill its mandate independently.
Ahiagbah also wonders if Ablakwa would have raised concerns if another company had won the bid.
He argues that the demonstration is politically motivated and harmful to corporate governance and state institutions’ independence.
Ahiagbah is willing to join a demonstration if evidence of bias or unfair bidding practices is presented. Until then, he sees Ablakwa’s actions as an attempt to undermine SSNIT’s independence and disrupt the democratic process.
Ahiagbah’s statement emphasizes the importance of allowing state institutions to function independently, without political interference.
He believes that the demonstration is a clear case of form over substance, driven by political motives rather than genuine concerns.
The sale of SSNIT’s hotels has sparked controversy, but Ahiagbah’s statement highlights the need to prioritize transparency, accountability, and independence in state institutions.
Ahiagbah’s argument is based on the fact that the process started in 2018, long before Acheampong became minister, and therefore, conflict of interest does not apply.
He also questions Ablakwa’s motives and believes that the process was transparent and above board.
Ahiagbah’s statement is a response to Ablakwa’s petition to CHRAJ and his demonstration against the sale.
Ahiagbah is willing to join a demonstration if evidence of bias or unfair bidding practices is presented, but until then, he sees Ablakwa’s actions as politically motivated.
