The Concerned Farmers Association has threatened to push for President Akufo-Addo’s resignation if the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) proceeds with selling four hotels to Rock City Hotel, a company owned by Bryan Acheampong, the Minister of Agriculture.
National President Nana Oboadie Boateng expressed strong opposition to the sale, urging SSNIT to halt the transaction or face their backlash. He also called on the Minister to abandon his plans to purchase the hotels, warning that if the acquisition goes through, they will campaign to ensure he loses his parliamentary seat.
Speaking on Frontline with Kwabena Agyapong on Rainbow Radio 87.5 FM, Boateng cautioned the President to stop the process if he wishes to complete his term peacefully. He declared that the practice of political leaders exploiting their positions to privatize state enterprises must end, as such actions are often riddled with corruption and deceit aimed at defrauding Ghanaians.
He criticized politicians who acquire state assets while in office, labeling them as unfit for election as MPs or state officials.
“Bryan Acheampong should abandon the idea. He will not acquire the SSNIT hotels. SSNIT must halt the transaction.
“We will not permit SSNIT to sell the hotels to Bryan Acheampong. Should they proceed with the sale, we will dismantle SSNIT. We will also organize a colossal, unprecedented demonstration against President Akufo-Addo. The protest will be so extensive that it will reveal to the world the incompetence of this nation, Ghana.
“We will unmask these corrupt leaders who have mismanaged our country and are now selling and privatizing state assets. We will stage a massive demonstration and an uprising unlike any seen before, to show the world that Ghana, unable to manage its own affairs, is the most ineffectual country,” he said.
He continued, “If we persist in privatizing our state assets, then the presidency itself should be privatized. We should allow foreigners to take over, be it the whites or the Arabs since they possess the resources.
“This president and his successors have shown they are incapable. If you cannot manage these basic responsibilities in your own country, then you lack sense and wisdom. We do not support the illicit sale of state assets to political officeholders.
“If you are incompetent, step aside. We will recognize that Ghanaian leaders are unfit to govern us, and perhaps the British should return to rule.
“Furthermore, we are investigating to identify all politicians who have acquired state assets and are running for office, especially MPs. After our investigation, we will expose these politicians and encourage Ghanaians to vote against them.”