The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Akim Swedru, Kennedy Osei Nyarko, has refuted recent allegations by fellow lawmaker Edward Bawa, asserting that NPP delegates in his constituency are on the government payroll for political reasons.
In September 2023, Edward Bawa claimed on TV3’s Big Issues program that the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department had enlisted NPP delegates on the government payroll. Osei Nyarko responded to these allegations on Facebook, urging Ghanaians to dismiss the claims.
“As the MP for the Akyem Swedru constituency, I want to address the recent allegations regarding the Controller and Accountant General putting my delegates on the payroll for election purposes. I want to clarify that these allegations are entirely false and unfounded,” stated Kennedy Osei Nyarko.
He emphasized that none of his delegates were on the payroll to influence the election, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the integrity of the democratic process.
Osei Nyarko urged caution against false information and called for a focus on the substantive issues that matter to the people.
Kennedy Osei Nyarko is set to compete against the current Controller and Accountant-General, Kwasi Kwaning-Bosompem, in the upcoming NPP primaries scheduled for early next year.
Edward Bawa’s accusation suggested that the government accountant had enrolled delegates on salary to secure votes and represent the NPP in the 2024 elections. The Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD) responded to Bawa’s claims, describing them as ignorant and untrue.
“As a Member of Parliament for the Akyem Swedru constituency, I would like to address the recent allegations regarding the Controller and Accountant General putting my delegates on the payroll for election purposes. I want to clarify that these allegations are entirely false and unfounded.
“I want to emphasize that none of my delegates are on the payroll to influence the election. It is crucial to maintain the integrity of our democratic process and ensure that elections are conducted fairly and transparently” the Akim Swedru MP Kennedy Osei Nyarko said.
“I urge everyone to be cautious of false information and to verify the facts before jumping to conclusions. Let us focus on the issues that truly matter to the people and work together to build a better future for our constituency,” he added.