The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has asserted that the practice of government officials acquiring state properties will be halted in the next National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration.

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He stated that if President Akufo-Addo refuses to sign the Private Members Bill he intends to introduce, which aims to prevent government officials from acquiring state assets, former President John Mahama will sign it if elected.Reflecting on former President Mahama's recent media engagement, Ablakwa praised Mahama for assuring the nation that his government would not permit any member to purchase state assets.

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“It is most refreshing to hear former President John Mahama assure the nation during his masterful, inspirational, sincere and intellectually stimulating engagement with the media that no member of his government will be allowed to buy state assets.

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“We are convinced that even if President Akufo-Addo refuses to assent to our Private Member’s Bill prohibiting politicians and politically exposed persons from buying state assets, President Mahama will not hesitate in granting presidential assent when he wins the December 7, 2024 elections.“Very gratifying to know that the canker of State Capture will soon be vanquished under President Mahama.

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”Ablakwa expressed confidence that Mahama would approve the bill even if Akufo-Addo rejects it.Earlier, Ablakwa vowed to oppose any government official, regardless of party affiliation, who attempts to acquire state assets.

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It is most refreshing to hear former President John Mahama assure the nation during his masterful, inspirational, sincere and intellectually stimulating engagement with the media that no member of his government will be allowed to buy state assets.

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We are convinced that even if…— Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa (@S_OkudzetoAblak) July 8, 2024 He cited his longstanding opposition to state capture, noting his past legal challenge against former NPP National Chairman Jake Obetsebi Lamptey's acquisition of state properties, despite losing that case.“This will be my position even if the person is a member of my party,” he said on the New Day show on TV3 on Wednesday, June 19.

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Ablakwa also criticized Agriculture Minister Bryan Acheampong's involvement in attempting to acquire hotels owned by the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), alleging a conflict of interest due to Acheampong's ministerial position during the acquisition process.

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