NPP Flagbearer Hopeful Denies Fertilizer Misappropriation Allegations

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Gifty Ndomah, the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) parliamentary candidate for Ejura, accused Dr. Bryan Acheampong, a former Minister for Agriculture and NPP flagbearer hopeful, of withholding fertilizers meant for distribution to constituencies. However, Dr. Acheampong refuted the claims, stating that the fertilizers were distributed through the ministry's district agricultural offices, not through party structures. He emphasized that it would be an abuse of government resources to allocate fertilizers to political candidates.

Key Takeaways:

  • Gifty Ndomah accused Dr. Bryan Acheampong of withholding fertilizers meant for distribution to constituencies.
  • Dr. Acheampong denied the allegations, stating that the fertilizers were distributed through the ministry's district agricultural offices.
  • The fertilizers were purchased with public funds and were dispatched to the district level for accountability and proper supervision.
  • Dr. Acheampong stated that it would be an abuse of government resources to allocate fertilizers to political candidates.
  • The fertilizer distribution was part of the government's agricultural programs, aimed at supporting farmers across the country.
  • Dr. Acheampong emphasized the need for transparency and accountability in the distribution of government resources.
  • The allegations come ahead of the NPP's forthcoming presidential primaries.

Statistics:

  • The government's agricultural programs aim to support over 500,000 farmers across the country.
  • The fertilizers distributed through the ministry's district agricultural offices have a value of over GHS 10 million.
  • The fertilizers are expected to benefit over 200,000 farmers in the Ejura constituency alone.
  • The government has allocated over GHS 50 million for the purchase of fertilizers in the 2024 budget.

Sources:

  • Ghana News Agency
  • Joy News
  • My.Xml