Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong, has threatened to expose the corrupt practices of his fellow MP and Minister of Works and Housing, Francis Asenso-Boakye, if he is re-elected as the parliamentary candidate for the Bantama constituency.
Addressing delegates during a meeting on January 11, 2024, Agyapong accused Asenso-Boakye, the Minister of Works and Housing, of engaging in unethical behavior during his tenure as the Deputy Chief of Staff at the Jubilee House. Agyapong alleged that Asenso-Boakye accepted bribes amounting to US$20,000 from investors seeking access to President Nana Akufo-Addo.
Agyapong, known for his straightforward communication style, declared, “If you make a mistake and vote for Asenso, you will see the revelations I will bring out. Yes, I am telling you; it’s a condition. If you don’t want me to talk, vote against him. If you want me to talk, vote for him, and I challenge you because we won’t allow you to destroy Ghana. We have no other place to go.”
He went on to caution against supporting what he deemed a corrupt politician, emphasizing that Asenso-Boakye does not deserve to hold his current position. Agyapong linked his earlier cautionary statements about members disgracing President Akufo-Addo at the Jubilee House to Asenso-Boakye, stating, “If you remember, I cautioned the New Patriotic Party (NPP) people that were disgracing Akufo-Addo, those at the Jubilee House taking money before allowing people to see the President. I was referring to Asenso. Today I was referring to Asenso.”
Asenso-Boakye, who is facing off against Ralph Agyapong in the upcoming primary on January 27, 2023, is yet to respond to these allegations. The primary is expected to be closely contested, with the winner becoming the NPP’s candidate for the Bantama Constituency in the 2024 general elections.
Asenso-Boakye has previously faced bribery allegations, including a viral video where a businessman accused him of demanding money for an introduction to President Akufo-Addo. Asenso-Boakye has consistently denied involvement in any corrupt practices.
The Bantama Constituency, a stronghold of the NPP in the Ashanti region, is crucial to the party’s electoral base. The NPP has held the seat since 1996 and secured a significant 77.8% margin in the 2020 elections.
The upcoming primary is anticipated to shape the political landscape in Bantama, determining the candidate who will face the National Democratic Congress (NDC) contender in the 2024 general election.
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