11th November 2023 11:18:40 AM
2 mins readHead of the legal team of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, has criticized President Akufo-Addo's administration, labeling it as an "auto-pilot system of government."
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Tameklo claimed that the President has delegated his duties to family members within his administration, displaying a lack of concern for the welfare of Ghanaians.
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Echoing sentiments from a recent article by a former minister, he agreed that the government is primarily centered around family, friends, and associates, terming it a "family and friends and concubines administration."
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Speaking in an interview on TV XYZ on November 10, 2023, he stated, "Akufo-Addo's government that he is leading is on auto-pilot.
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“He is not the one managing the economy; he has entrusted the economy to individuals like Gabby, Bediatuo, Ken Ofori-Atta, and other family members to oversee the country's affairs.
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“He simply takes breakfast and sleeps, while his family members manage the economy. Those we didn't vote for are now part of the administration, as Frimpong Boateng stated, friends, family, and concubines administration. He was part of the administration and he has come out to say that the government is composed of family, friends, and concubines."
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There have been reports from the opposition NDC about prominent NPP member, Gabby Otchere Darko's influence in the current government. There have been no substantive evidence but reports have it that he has behind a number of significant deals in the country.
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Former Environment Minister, Professor Frimpong-Boateng has accused him of assisting illegal mining activities in the country but that claim has been refuted by Mr Otchere.
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With regards to Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, President Akufo-Addo's refusal to relieve him of his duties owing to Ghana's economic crisis, have left many wondering. Some believe he has some leverage on the president while others believe he is covering up some unlawful issues for the president.
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None of these claims have been substantiated.
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