Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has denied claims that he authorized payment to businessman and former Assin Central MP, Kennedy Agyapong, for a contract.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Dr. Forson clarified that no payment had been made to any contractor, including Agyapong, since he assumed office.
“Since I took office, no contractor—including Kennedy Agyapong—has been paid a pesewa. We are currently conducting a comprehensive review of all contracts and payment requests to verify their legitimacy. Please disregard any claims suggesting that I have authorized payment to Kennedy Ohene Agyapong or any other contractor. Thank you!” he wrote.
His response comes amid public speculation regarding government contract payments.
Friends,
Since I took office, no contractor—including Kennedy Agyapong—has been paid a pesewa.
We are currently conducting a comprehensive review of all contracts and payment requests to verify their legitimacy.
Please disregard any claims suggesting that I have authorized…
— Cassiel Ato Forson(PhD) (@Cassielforson) February 23, 2025
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