The NDC National Deputy General Secretary, Mustapha Gbande, has alleged that the Okyenhene, Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin II, is a beneficiary of President Akufo-Addo’s corrupt government.
His comments followed the Okyenhene’s condemnation of a controversial document titled “Agyapadie,” which features his image and outlines a supposed strategy for Akyem people to dominate Ghana’s economy.
The Okyenhene dismissed the document as a fabrication and part of a longstanding hate campaign against the Ofori Panin household and Okyeman.
During a meeting of the Akyem Abuakwa State Council, Okyenhene urged his people and Ghanaians to ignore the book, questioning the mental state of anyone who would create such a plan and use his image as the cover.
He emphasised that the prominence of the Ofori Panin Fie is historical and not a result of recent actions. The Okyenhene also pointed out that the Eastern Region had more representation in former President Kufuor’s cabinet than in Akufo-Addo’s, suggesting that the controversy is aimed at inciting animosity towards the Akyem people.
Responding to these developments on Hot FM’s Morning Drive with host Don Kwabena Prah monitored by Puretvonline.com, Mustapha Gbande accused the Okyenhene of benefiting from the current administration’s corrupt practices.
Gbande said that there have been illegal activities associated with the Okyenhene, but the NDC has refrained from publicising these allegations out of respect for traditional leaders.
He alleged that the Okyenhene is involved in illegal mining (galamsey) within his community and accused him of using Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) funds to organise a birthday celebration.
Gbande urged Ghanaians to vote out the NPP government, citing pervasive corruption.
The controversy surrounding the “Agyapadie” document and the subsequent accusations highlight the deepening tensions and political manoeuvring as Ghana approaches its next election cycle.