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The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has pledged to pursue legal action against government officials and individuals implicated in the controversial $12 million Agyapa deal should the party emerge victorious in the December elections.
Speaking at a press conference in Accra, Sammy Gyamfi, the National Communications Officer of the NDC, accused the Akufo-Addo government of orchestrating the Agyapa deal to defraud the state. He vowed that an NDC government led by John Mahama would seek to retrieve lost public funds and hold those responsible for the deal accountable.
Gyamfi criticized the Akufo-Addo administration for what he called the brazen abuse of the public purse, alleging that the deal was designed to benefit President Akufo-Addo, Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, and their associates.
The Agyapa deal, which aimed to monetize Ghana’s gold royalties, faced intense scrutiny and public backlash. Following a corruption risk assessment by former Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu, President Akufo-Addo instructed the Minister of Finance to resubmit the agreements to Parliament for a fresh approval process.
The NDC has maintained its opposition to the Agyapa deal, arguing that it undervalued Ghana’s mineral royalties and would deprive future generations of vital resources for development.
Gyamfi highlighted the potential projects and benefits that the $12 million could have been used for, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability in government dealings.
