The General Secretary of the People’s National Convention (PNC) Atik Mohammed has described the bribery allegation against Boakye Agyarko, Minister for Energy as egregious.
In a statement in reaction to the ongoing cacophony about the allegations, he said, “I have heard the claims by some Members of Parliament (MPs) of corruption involving the then Minister of Energy-designate. Not only do they sound ludicrous to the ear given the repeatedly inconsistent narratives, they also undermine the credibility of the Appointments Committee and the work they do in particular and the integrity of Parliament in general.”
The allegations, according to him “are ill-intentioned and meant to smear the good name of the Honorable Minister. Indeed, if the MPs leveling these allegations were really sincere about their claims, Radio Gold would not have been their first port of call. I believe there are remedial processes in Parliament competent enough to handle such cases.”
He added that the Minister discharged himself creditably well and was virtually the toast of most viewers when he made his appearance before the committee for the show of dexterity and control over issues bothering on his ministry.
With the benefit of a majority support in the House, he went on “it is obvious therefore that this malicious claim cannot be sustainable.”
He referred to shocking discoveries made in some of the ministries where some of these MPs served as Ministers and Deputy Ministers which he said will become public in the fullness of time.
“Therefore as a preemptive strategy, some of them have found it convenient to present themselves as anti-corruption fighters, so that when eventually these issues come to the fore, they have a perfect excuse to shout witch-hunting. I dare say this is a weak and shameful strategy!”
He said “in order that the image of parliament and of the Minister is purged, I urge the Speaker to as he has promised expedite action on this matter so that finality can be brought to it. However, if these claims eventually are found to be spurious, I implore the august House to sanction the MPs in question with the full severity of the law.”
Source: Daily Guide
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another sttiuupid foooooling bcos of his stomach. everything show that there was a bribe. dis idiiioot just wants attention from dis devilish Npp for cheap favour
sometimes people talk from their fuuckinnng ***barred word***. if an mp of npp is bragging in parliament that he raised funds for the bribe what else do we need. npp campaigned on corrupt pratices by ndc. we are not even one month old in governance yet look at what is happening. the bottom line is that both members of the parties are no different. there are full of backward thinking followers who cannot use common sense.
NO SMOKE WITHOUT FIRE. GHANAIANS THINK BRIBERY AND CORRUPTION ISSUES CAN BE HIDDEN FOREVER. WE WAIT TO SEE
I think we must send Ayariga to the psychiatric hospital to have his brains examined. He is not smart to know that his allegations is ludicrous and senseless. Does he have any respect at all?
A 6-year old child will not even put of such despicable allegation. Let me ask this: Why would Hon. Agyarko pay bribe when he knows very well that he will be approved by majority decision. If NDC people buy into this infantile allegation, I have no problem. However, I want to tell Ayariga that he is denigrating himself because the discerning people of Ghana know that his allegation lack logic and good reasoning. So, if he a lawyer and a legislator, will advance such a ridiculous course then what respect is left for him again?
REFLECTING ON AYARIGA BRIBERY SCANDAL, I CANNOT FATHOM THE REASON FOR WHICH AGYARKO SHOULD GIVE BRIBE TO MINORITY AND FOR OSEI OWUSU TO SUPPORT SUCH A MOVE. WHEN THE MAJORITY WOULD APPROVE HIM WITHOUT A DAME. WOULD THEY THROW SUCH MONEY AWAY BECAUSE HE HAS NO VALUE FOR MONEY, OR THEY HAVE SUCH A POOR JUDGEMENT AND ARE SO COWARD THAT THEY CANNOT FIGHT THEIR WAY THROUGH IF OPPOSITION WERE TO RESIST, OR JUST RESPONSIBLE. A SERIOUS LOOK AT THE LIVES OF AGYARKO AND OSEI OWUSU DOES NOT REVEAL ANY OF SUCH NEGATIVES TRAITS. IT IS THEREFORE HARD TO BELIEVE THAT AGYARKO WOULD OFFER SUCH A BRIBE AND OSEI OWUSU TO AGREE TO THROW SUCH MONEY TO DOGS. FOR THE WORST SENARIO, OSEI OWUSU WOULD HAVE GIVEN SUCH A MONEY TO THE MAJORITY SIDE AND NOT THE MINORITY. THIS MOVE BY AYARIGA GROUP RATHER SUGGEST A AN ATTEMPT OF THE OPPOSITION TO THROW DUST INTO THE EYES OF GHANAIANS. IT IS AN AGENDA TO COVER UP OR DIVERT ATTENTION FROM THE CORRUPTION IN THEIR DEFUNCT GOVERNMENT WHICH ARE BEGINNING TO SURFACE FROM MANY DEPARTMENT AND MINISTRIES.
Kwasi mo,well done. If you are a witch you will surely be hunted,I just can't wait to see these idi*ts and thi*ves in political suits being hunted. Ndc think they are smart but forget somebody is smarter than them,we can't allow people like Mahama Ayariga a con man who changes his name at anytime and a bedwetting fo*l to hold the whole nation hostage with lies. Onyame betua ndcfuo ka baako,baako.
more respect Atik. whatever these people do, I urge the NPP gov't investigate and come out with all hidden cobwebs militating against the nation and whoever is found culpable is brought to book. if you are a witch, you will surely be hunted.