Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, a former member of parliament for Assin Central, has stated that he would not be discouraged or silenced by internal criticism within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) despite growing disagreements over his public remarks on governance and responsibility.
Following his accusation that the NPP administration neglected to finish and put into service the Afari Military Hospital during its eight years in government, some members of the party have criticised his remarks.
Agyapong voiced his displeasure about the project’s state, calling it a missed chance to improve the country’s healthcare system. Given the degree of investment made in it, he claimed that the facility, which was designed to serve both civilian and military people, ought to be operating at full capacity by this point.
The previous NPP flagbearer candidate denied claims that his remarks were prompted by resentment during his address on Net 2 TV, stating that he is worried about the advancement of the country rather than political considerations.
“I’m bitter, according to the NPP. I’m going to remain silent with them. They believe it has to do with their actions during the campaign. I cannot be stopped. Ghanaians should question them about Agenda 111 and whether they finished one if they want to know. According to him, they accepted 10% and sold the contracts to others.
Mr Agyapong issued a warning that if his assertions continued to be disregarded or disputed, he might be forced to disclose additional information.
“NPP needs to be cautious around me and my claims that I am bitter. “I’ll spill the beans everywhere if they provoke me,” he warned.
He went on to claim that the practice of selling public contracts and soliciting bribes is not unique to any one political party, citing comparable instances in transactions connected to the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC).
I was present in the NDC as well when a person gave my wife a deal for $55 million. “Before it was handed to her, she was requested to pay a 7 per cent advance,” he claimed.
Agyapong maintained that politicians continue to deceive the public and that corruption is still deeply entrenched in Ghana’s political structure. He was adamant that he would not be compelled to remain quiet on matters he thinks are hurting the nation’s governance and growth.
Source: myjoyonline.com