A flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kennedy Agyapong, has unveiled the details of his remuneration from Ghana Gas in lieu of sitting allowances.
Ken Agyapong, who serves as the Board Chairman of the state-owned enterprise, has faced scrutiny for his critical stance towards the government of President Akufo-Addo, despite holding an official appointment within the administration.
During an interview with the media on November 1, 2023, Mr Ayapong shared that he was previously unaware of the exact amount of the allowance he received, as he had recently inquired about it in response to the criticisms leveled against him.
“I don’t even know how much Ghana Gas pays me, I heard Alex Tetteh, Akontombra MP saying I am Board Chair for Ghana Gas. I’m paid an allowance of 2,600 cedis,” Ken disclosed adding that sometimes the meetings are held once in three months.
“Imagine me, Kennedy Agyapong, 2,600 cedis with all the workers I have, he (Alex) should come for the role. My sitting allowance is 2,600 cedis. The funny thing is that, it was when the accusations were flying around that I went to ask the (board) secretary how much the allowance was,” he added.
The aspirant, who also currently serves as the Member of Parliament for Assin Central, had previously expressed his intention to step down from his position months ago. He cited the appeals made by other board members and the energy minister as the reasons he decided to remain.
However, Ken announced that following the November 4 primaries, if he loses the contest, he will resign from his role.
“I have informed board members that I want to step down, but I take pride in the fact that the board is urging me to stay, much like NAPO,” he remarked.
Kennedy Agyapong will compete for the flagbearer position alongside three other candidates, including Dr. Bawumia, Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto, and Francis-Addai-Nimoh.
The NPP has scheduled November 4, 2023, for the election to choose the next leader of the party as President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s successor.