Former Ambassador to the United States under the late John Evans Atta Mills’ administration, Daniel Ohene Agyekum, has asserted that the controversial "Agyapadie" document epitomizes a state capture of resources orchestrated by a select group from Kyebi, rather than the broader Akyem group.

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Speaking at a press conference in Kumasi, Ohene Agyekum underscored the authenticity of the document and described it as a blueprint for the monopolization of Ghana’s wealth by a privileged few.Ohene Agyekum highlighted the gravity of the document, which has been a focal point of political discourse in Ghana. He insisted that it represents a dangerous precedent for the country’s future.

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“This document is authentic and it represents a very diabolical scheme by a small group of individuals from Kyebi. My understanding when people talk about the Akyem mafia is that it is wrong because I will argue that it is Kyebi mafia,” he stated.

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The term "Akyem Mafia," often used in Ghanaian political discourse, refers to a perceived group of influential individuals from the Akyem ethnic group who are believed to have significant control over the country’s political and economic affairs. President Akufo-Addo and his close associates, including family members, are frequently labeled with this tag.

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The "Agyapadie" document, a controversial 38-page manifesto, prominently features the Okyenhene, Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin, President Nana Akufo-Addo, and his late father. It is alleged to outline strategies for a specific family or clan to dominate various sectors of Ghanaian society, including the economy, politics, media, judiciary, telecommunications, and banking.

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Despite President Nana Akufo-Addo’s dismissal of the document's authenticity, former President John Dramani Mahama has maintained that its contents have been implemented. This divergence in viewpoints has further fueled public debate on the matter.Ohene Agyekum criticized the document as more than just an administrative guideline. He argued that it is a deliberate plan for the capture and monopolization of Ghana’s resources by a select few.

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He expressed concern over the implications of such concentrated power, warning that it could undermine the principles of fair governance and resource distribution in Ghana.“The document places the nation’s wealth in the hands of a select few,” he remarked.

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