The Minority in Parliament has thrown its full support behind the ‘Hands Off Our Hotels’ demonstration, calling for a strong public turnout to oppose the sale of SSNIT’s profitable hotels to Agriculture Minister Bryan Acheampong.
In a statement, Kwame Agbodza, the Minority Chief Whip, condemned the sale as a blatant example of cronyism and corruption within the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia administration.
The Minority argues that transferring these iconic and financially viable state-owned hotels to a cabinet minister reflects a troubling trend of state capture and official corruption under the current government.
They assert that this transaction undermines the interests of Ghanaians, particularly pensioners who rely on SSNIT’s prudent management of assets for their retirement benefits.
The Minority in the statement expressed concern over the government’s commitment to public welfare, suggesting that such deals prioritize the enrichment of a few at the expense of the many.
They urge the public to join the …