Civil Society Organizations In Ghana Are Corrupt For Criticizing Agyapa Royals – Ken Agyapong Claims

A few days ago, some 15 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) demanded a suspension of the Agyapa Minerals Royalties agreement until all necessary documents have been disclosed.

According to them, they are concerned about what they describe as a lack of openness and transparency that has characterized the transaction.

The group under the label ‘Alliance of CSOs working on Extractives, Anti-Corruption and Good Governance’ called for a multi-stakeholder conference to re-look at the deal.

Dr. Steve Manteaw, the Communications Director of Integrated Social Development Centre (ISODEC), during their press conference had said:

“Just last week, we sighted a call for an expression of interest placed in the Daily Graphic inviting prospective consultants for the development of a strategic plan for the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF). While we welcome the open and transparent process for selection relative to this particular assignment, we have no evidence of the same openness in the creation of the Special Purpose Vehicle in the Agyapa deal and the appointment of its directors”.

Reacting to the stance of the CSOs, Hon. Kennedy Agyapong had this to say on Net2TV GH:

“They are saying because Osarfo Marfo’s son is there so there is a problem. Is the boy not a Ghanaian? Only fools will find a problem with Osafo Marfo’s son handling Agyapa Royals. They should give us a break. The CSOs are just walking with their stomachs. They don’t agree because they were not called and given envelopes. They are intellectually dishonest to me. Are the CSOs God? Massa Masssa…they should just shut up!”

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