The consensus in panel discussions and public forums underscores widespread dissatisfaction with the handling of the hotel sale issue, particularly by SSNIT and NPRA officials.
A public outcry has erupted following the collapse of the sale of four hotels to Minister for Food and Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong, with calls for resignations resonating from various quarters.
The controversy surrounding the attempted sale of La Beach Hotel, Royal Ridge Hotel, Elimina Beach Hotel, and La Palm Royal Resort to Rock City Hotel has sparked intense criticism aimed at the leadership of Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), the National Pensions and Regulatory Authority (NPRA), and the Minister for Employment and Labour Relations.
The board and management of SSNIT, led by Elisabeth Akua Ohene, are under intense scrutiny, facing accusations of mismanagement and incompetence that led to the failed deal.
Rock City Hotel’s withdrawal from the transaction, citing negative publicity and potential harm to their brand reputation, has further fueled public backlash.
Public figures and commentators have joined in condemning the situation, with widespread calls for immediate resignations reverberating across social media and traditional platforms.
Prominent voices, including North Tongu MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, have criticized the leadership for their roles in the failed deal, emphasizing the need for accountability and swift action.
Ablakwa’s advocacy for institutional reforms and stricter regulations to prevent future incidents has resonated widely, prompting demands for a comprehensive overhaul of the agencies involved.
As pressure mounts on SSNIT, NPRA, and implicated government officials over the botched hotel sale, the fate of those responsible remains uncertain.
The unfolding saga has exposed deep-seated frustrations and raised serious governance questions about the management and oversight of state-owned assets, prompting a critical reassessment of leadership structures and practices within these crucial institutions.