Kennedy Agyapong Slams Ablakwa Over Presidential Jet Politics, Demands Public Apology
Renowned NPP flagbearer aspirant Kennedy Ohene Agyapong has issued a scathing rebuke of Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, accusing the North Tongu MP of politicizing the proposed purchase of a presidential jet and demanding a public apology for what he termed a “disservice to our dear country.”
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What Agyapong Said
During a statement shared on Facebook and echoed across media outlets, Agyapong condemned Ablakwa’s strong opposition to the jet’s acquisition, calling it politically convenient rather than guided by patriotism:
“For the sake of political expedience, Hon. Okudzeto Ablakwa vehemently opposed the acquisition … He must bow his head in shame and apologise for his unwarranted politicisation of issues and disservice to our dear country.”
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Agyapong defended the proposed jet, claiming it would have been more economically prudent than the recurrent costs of chartering aircraft for official duties.
Context & Broader Implications
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Parliamentary Irony: Agyapong highlighted the irony that the parliamentary committee responsible for the jet acquisition was led by NDC MP James Agalga, suggesting potential contradictions in Ablakwa’s opposition stance.
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A Call for Less Polarization: Agyapong invoked the recent Ghanaian military helicopter crash that claimed eight lives as a grim reminder of how extreme partisanship can undermine national interests.
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Ablakwa’s Defence: In response, Ablakwa defended his vigilance over state expenditures as a patriotic duty, framing it as accountability rather than political maneuvering. Meanwhile, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, Ranking Member on the Defence and Interior Committee, demanded that Ablakwa apologize to former President Akufo-Addo and retract his opposition to the jet.
Source: My News Ghana
