Minister of Government Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has rubbished allegations that the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) provided financial support to the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) to enhance its electoral chances.
Speaking on TV3’s KeyPoints on Saturday, May 10, Mr. Ofosu described the claims as “most improbable” and “illogical.”
“Many of the claims he makes are most improbable. The idea that a party in government would actually finance their opponents to remove them from power, beats my imagination, it defies logic,” he said, referring to the memo authored by Kwabena Adu-Boahene, the former Director General of the National Signals Bureau.
The memo, which has stirred controversy, reportedly suggests that funds were allocated by the NPP to the NDC ahead of a crucial election.
But according to Mr. Ofosu, such a move would be unthinkable, especially considering the nature of competitive party politics in Ghana.
“I don’t see how the NPP government will approve significant amounts of money that Adu-Boahene mentions, to be given to the NDC to boost our electoral performance to beat the NPP. It is most improbable,” he emphasized.
The memo has yet to be officially verified, but the claims contained in it have already sparked public debate. Mr. Ofosu, however, insists that the allegations lack basic logic and credibility, casting doubt on the motives behind their circulation.
