Finance Minister denies making payment to Kennedy Agyapong or any contractor

The Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has denied claims that he has authorized payment to businessman and former Lawmaker for Assin Central Kennedy Agyapong for a contract he executed for the previous government.

The Finance Minister said that the Mahama administration is currently conducting a comprehensive review of all contracts and payment requests to verify their legitimacy.

In a post on his X page, he said “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 payment to Kennedy Ohene Agyapong or any other contractor. Thank You!”

The Finance Minister’s comment comes in the wake of a report that the government is making payment to contractors including Mr Ken Agyapong who is the owner of the construction firm Ken City Company Limited.

 

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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