Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, has made serious allegations against President Akufo-Addo’s daughters, claiming they are involved in a marijuana company named Good Grow Limited, along with numerous other businesses. These revelations came during a live TV discussion with Sammy Gyamfi, the Communications Officer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
Ablakwa stated that Good Grow Limited was established shortly after Parliament legalized marijuana for industrial purposes in July 2020. “Once again Gyankroma Akufo-Addo, Edwina Akufo-Addo, and Steven Okoro, who serves as the company secretary, registered Good Grow Limited immediately after the approval of cannabis for industrial use. Their principal activity is to grow cannabis,” Ablakwa asserted.
Further, Ablakwa alleged that Edwina and Gyankroma Akufo-Addo, along with their associates, have set up a total of forty-two companies across various sectors in Ghana since President Akufo-Addo assumed office. These sectors include mining, microfinance, and agriculture. Ablakwa emphasized the scale of their business ventures, claiming they have been thriving due to their political connections.
“Between Steven Okoro and Edwina Akufo-Addo’s close friend, Alvin Mensah, they have set up 42 companies across different sectors. They are doing brisk business, and I have evidence to back these claims. The Auditor General’s report highlights insider dealings and inflated invoices, indicating politically exposed persons are exploiting their positions, causing significant financial loss to the state,” Ablakwa stated.
These allegations add to a series of accusations from opposition members about corruption and nepotism within the current administration. The claims, if substantiated, could have significant political ramifications and raise questions about the ethical boundaries of political influence in business.
Source: Source: GhanaFeed.Com
