Member of Parliament (MP) for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has described as very insensitive government’s decision not to pay compensation to victims of gold dealership firm, Menzgold.
According to him, “the government cannot leave customers in the cold when the state created a condition for Menzgold to receive endorsement and credibility”
Government has stated unequivocally that, it will not use taxpayers’ money to pay victims of Menzgold who have lost investments.
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In spite of demonstrations and pleas by customers for government to intervene, it has remained resolute on its position.
Reacting to government’s position on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen programme Tuesday, Hon. Okudzeto Ablakwa said the government’s position is very unfortunate.
He said as representatives of the people, it cannot betray their constituents in such a crude manner.
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The North Tongu MP cited how government committed 12 billion cedis to rescue collapsing banks to buttress his point.
“The DKM principle must apply in Menzgold saga because what is good for the goose is good for the gander. Menzgold customers deserve compensation from government” he added.
Hon. Okudzeto Ablakwa maintained that, government cannot play Pontius Pilate and leave the customers to their fate.
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“You sleep on the job and our people are lured into harm’s way and you want to play Pontius Pilate? That is unfair” he opined.