The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Dr. Bryan Acheampong, has addressed allegations made by Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the MP for North Tongu, concerning attempts to purchase four hotels owned by the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT).
During an interview with Joy FM on Tuesday, the Abetifi MP cautioned Ablakwa against efforts to tarnish his and Rock City Hotel’s reputations.
Ablakwa has petitioned the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) to investigate the sale of the four SSNIT-owned hotels to Dr. Acheampong.
He also calls for CHRAJ to halt and probe the transaction, arguing that the sale of SSNIT’s shares in the hotels lacked due process and violated procurement procedures.
Dr. Acheampong expressed his disappointment with Ablakwa’s actions, dismissing the allegations as baseless and a deliberate attempt to damage his reputation.
“You are just adding things together and trying to destroy me and trying to destroy Rock City. It is most unfair, it is ‘un-Ghanaian’ and you should stop it,” he said.
He urged the North Tongu MP to differentiate between him and his businesses and to ask genuine questions if necessary.
“If you have issues with a corporate entity, ask questions. I will never stop you and nobody will stop you from asking questions but in the tangent that you [Okudzeto Ablakwa] are going, it has nothing to do with that.
“I am a politician and I can be okay with it… but note that you are not speaking the truth and CHRAJ will confirm all this to you.”