Former Assin Central MP Kennedy Ohene Agyapong has claimed that he will not be threatened or silenced by criticism from within the New Patriotic Party (NPP), as tensions rise over his public views on governance and accountability.
His comments come after he accused the NPP of not finishing and operationalising the Afari Military Hospital during its eight years in power, which sparked criticism from certain party members.
Agyapong voiced dissatisfaction with the project’s current status, characterising it as a lost chance to enhance the nation’s healthcare system.
He contended that given the amount of money invested in it, the facility, which was meant to serve both military personnel and civilians, should have been fully operational by now.
Speaking on Net 2 TV, the former NPP flagbearer candidate refuted claims that he was driven by resentment, stating that his remarks are more about national development than partisan objectives.
“The NPP says I am bitter. I will not say anything to them. They think it is about what they did during the campaign. They can’t shut me down. If Ghanaians want to know, they should ask them about Agenda 111 if they were able to complete one. They sold the contracts to other people and take 10 per cent,” he alleged.
Agyapong cautioned that persistent efforts to refute or contest his assertions would force him to provide more details.
“NPP should be careful with me, saying I am bitter. If they provoke me, I will spill the beans all over the place,” he cautioned.
He further claimed that similar events have happened in transactions connected to the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), demonstrating that the practice of selling public contracts and demanding payments is not exclusive to one political party.
“In the NDC too, I was there when somebody brought a contract to my wife about 55 million dollars. She was asked to pay an advance of 7 per cent before they give it to her,” he alleged.
Agyapong insisted that politicians are deceiving the public and that he cannot be coerced into keeping quiet because corruption is still pervasive in Ghana’s political system.
Source: newsthemegh.com