A-Plus had accused Akufo-Addo’s two Deputy Chief of Staff, Francis Asenso-Boakye and Abu Jinapor of being corrupt.

[contextly_sidebar id=”N0Q4CCuj5xPctFPxIkSdU8vbLmr57NBX”]In post on Facebook, A-Plus described the two as being “stupid” although he failed to explain their crime.

“…7 months of NPP government. So far so good except appointing some very corrupt official including the two very stupid deputy chief of staff. It’s amazing how Nana was able to appoint two thieves whose level of stupidity is the same. Arrogant and corrupt fools. You think you’ll be in power forever. Even John Mahama I was not afraid of him then you (sic),” A-Plus stated.

Kennedy Agyapong had also called for immediate investigation of A-Plus’s claims, saying he had every reason to believe that other appointees of President Akufo-Addo were also corrupt.

“Abu Jinapor and Asenso-Boakye are not the only two alleged to be involved in corrupt activities at the presidency, there are many others as well. When I started complaining about the President being surrounded by sycophants and corrupt people, I had people calling me to stop making those allegations,” he said.

Meanwhile, citifmonoline.com understands that A-Plus and Kennedy Agyapong are to appear before the CID to provide further information on their claims.

This claim comes on the back of a directive President Akufo-Addo gave to the security agencies to investigate corruption allegations made against any of his officials.

“Let me reassure you of one thing. Any allegation about corruption against any official member of my government will be investigated by the law enforcement agencies. And those who made that allegation better be prepared to support it when they are making these allegations of corruption because nobody is going to get away with it,” the President said.

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A-Plus while commenting on Facebook on President Akufo-Addo’s achievement so far said some of his officials are very “corrupt.”

He in the post also took on Mr. Asenso-Boakye and Abu Jinapor describing them as not only corrupt but “stupid” although he failed to list their crimes.

“…7 months of NPP government. So far so good except appointing some very corrupt official including the two very stupid deputy chief of staff. It’s amazing how Nana was able to appoint two thieves whose level of stupidity is the same. Arrogant and corrupt fools. You think you’ll be in power forever. Even John Mahama I was not afraid of him then you (sic),” A-Plus stated.

Unhappy with the accusations however, Mr. Asenso-Boakye lambasted A-Plus for making what he described as unsubstantiated claims of corruption against him and advised the musician, who campaigned vigorously for Akufo-Addo ahead of the December 7 polls, to channel his energies into helping the president to succeed.

“Indulging in baseless accusations and unsubstantiated claims of corruption and arrogance is beneath you and frankly discredits you in the eyes of right thinking Ghanaians. As the President noted at the just ended NPP Conference, he is willing and ready to look into any case of alleged corruption.  You may kindly take up his generous offer and present your case to him,” he added in a statement.

This claim comes on the back of a directive President Akufo-Addo gave to the security agencies to investigate corruption allegations made against any of his officials.

“Let me reassure you of one thing. Any allegation about corruption against any official member of my government will be investigated by the law enforcement agencies. And those who made that allegation better be prepared to support it when they are making these allegations of corruption because nobody is going to get away with it,” the President said.

Below is the full statement from Francis Asenso-Boakye:

Francis Asenso-Boakye writes

Dear Kwame A Plus,

I have read with bemusement your infantile and opprobrious rants against my colleague and I, and which also seeks to question the judgement of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. This is quite regrettable given your avowed support for Nana Akufo-Addo’s vision and commitment to accelerate the development of Ghana. We have work to do and in a hurry to alleviate the debilitating poverty that demeans our people. I genuinely expect all who profess to have the interest of Ghanaians at heart to dedicate themselves to the cause rather than engage in trivialities and attention seeking stunts.

As you may have noticed in my limited interactions with you, the attainment of Akufo-Addo’s vision remains a cardinal priority and paramount consideration in my dealings with all and sundry. I have applied myself diligently and professionally in discharging my duties both as Political Assistant to the President and Deputy Chief of Staff. My schedule in the dual capacity in which I serve His Excellency the President, affords me neither the time or luxury to be planning elaborate schemes to fleece the good people of Ghana who have graciously given us a sacred mandate.

Like you, many people contributed to our resounding electoral victory and remain eager to assist the government achieve its transformation agenda by building a resilient economy that provides fair and equitable opportunities for all. Yet, i must say that it is not everyone who has developed a nauseating sense of entitlement as you unfortunately have. It’s a shame that you would sheepishly use your social media platform and following to seek to besmirch my image and reputation simply to score some measure of revenge for my inability to accede to your request.

I have endeavoured, in my social and political life, to treat everyone with whom I have had the privilege of meeting, big or small, famous or not, with the utmost respect and reverence.

May I reiterate to you, as I did in April, that I will not be intimidated by your vile attacks on my person or held to ransom. You have enormous potential; please harness it more productively. I would earnestly urge you to use your time more judiciously to help move Ghana forward.

Indulging in baseless accusations and unsubstantiated claims of corruption and arrogance is beneath you and frankly discredits you in the eyes of right thinking Ghanaians. As the President noted at the just ended NPP Conference, he is willing and ready to look into any case of alleged corruption. You may kindly take up his generous offer and present your case to him.

While I have this opportunity, allow me to echo the sentiments of President J. A. Kufuor. We need matured minds in our Party and body politics. You will do well to heed the age old adage: “a word to the wise is enough”

I wish you a pleasant day

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He says the government has not slacked in its development agenda in the areas of education, health and infrastructure.

[contextly_sidebar id=”qHusTqqDs6a7NYHCuedKzFZGs18JpWMP”]Jonny Osei Kofi, who is the NDC’s Parliamentary candidate for the Oforikrom constituency, was speaking to youth and students at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, (KNUST).

The event was attended by the NPP’s parliamentary candidate for Oforikrom Constituency, Dr. Emmanuel Marfo, CPP’s Ivor Kobina Greenstreet among others.

The Deputy Chief of Staff noted that, “the achievements of President Mahama are there for you to see. They are not planted in the air; they are tangible, that you can see, you can touch.”

He explained that the NDC government has within the past years, increased development in education and healthcare delivery, adding that, “this government has not been wasteful; President Mahama has never been wasteful.”

Jonny Osei Kofi advised students to take into their own hands their destinies, by venturing into businesses and striving for excellence.

He admonished the youth to “take their training very seriously” adding that government will continually seek to equip the youth through technical and vocational education.

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He thus called on them to vote massively for John Dramani Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC), saying the NDC is the only party that cares for the people of the north.

He made the comments at the launch of the NDC’s regional Campaign at Bimbilla in the Northern Region.

The Deputy Chief of Staff noted that, Ghanaians need a government that will bring more development to the region.

He cited projects that the President has done in the north, adding that, if northerners make the mistake of changing the government those projects will remain incomplete forever.

“The President has started several projects like the eastern corridor road, the schools that are at various stages of completion, the hospitals, roads that are not completed and many more other projects, if there is a change in government, we run the risk of having them not completed altogether.’’

‘’As northerners, we need a government that  is noted for completing projects and not political parties that are specialized in abandoning projects. We need continuity and not any government that does not care about northerners’’.

Mr. wanjagi questioned what northerners will be telling the world if they do not show love for their own citing the volta and Ashanti regions as an example.

“We called Volta region our world bank because of JJ Rawlings, look at Kufour’s time, he won massively in Ashanti region during his first and second terms in office; but if we neglect our own son, or own brother, husband and so on, then what are telling the world that we don’t care about ourselves. If we northerners make a mistake and change the government, it is our own mistake.’’

He noted that, under the Presidency of John Dramani Mahama, northerners have witnessed an international flight from the north to Suadi Arabia at the Tamale International Airport.

“The Tamale International Airport was started by Kwame Nkrumah and it was abandoned for so many years until recently that His Excellency John Dramani Mahama during his first tenure in office at least we can witness an international flight from Tamale to Saudi Arabia and that is a record for us.’’

The NDC regional campaign launch brought together some of the bigwigs in the region including the Deputy General Secretary, Koku Ayindoho, Mohammed Muniru Limuna, the campaign coordinator,  Mohammed Mumuni, Inusah Fuseni and Murtala Mohammed.

The rest were the northern regional minister, Abubakari Abdallah, his deputy  A.B.A Fuseini, the regional chairman of the NDC Chief Sofo Azoka, other regional executives and parliamentary candidates in the region.

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