Allegations of owning fuel filling stations and other businesses in the country have been fiercely rejected by the politician and the incumbent Member of Parliament (MP) for North Tongo, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.
According to the young politician, those allegations are unfounded, fuelled by these political opponents.
“I’m not a businessman; I don’t own any filling stations”, the former Deputy Education Minister denied on Accra-based TV3’s Hot Issues program.
“I never flew abroad every weekend; how could one do that under the modest Prof. Mills? They don’t provide any evidence. I’m glad time has vindicated me,” he stated.
On the relationship with his political mentor, the late John Evans Atta Mills, he said he had named his son after Mills because of his impact on his political outlook.
“I wish I even did more for President Atta Mills. That’s why I named my son after him. I have no regrets for defending the interest of my party,” he emphasized.
The issue of Ablakwa schooling abroad became topical recently after some government-affiliated social media users resurrected it to counter Ablakwa’s anti-corruption publications.
Ablakwa, a one-time student leader, transitioned into politics after being named deputy minister during Atta Mills’ presidency; he subsequently entered Parliament and has since retained the North Tongu seat.
Source: Kapitalradio971.com//2024, Kwabena Danso-Dapaah