A Deputy Minister of Education, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who has been accused of amassing wealth for himself within a short period in government, says he has not taken bribe before and vowed never to take one in his lifetime.
Responding to allegations against him on Accra-based Onua FM Tuesday, he said:
“it is sad the way people can say things against others without considering the person they are scandalizing, or even their family.
“I was accused of owning a filing station, took bribe to include particular Polytechnics to be converted into Technical Universities etc, and all these claims are baseless. I never took bribe and I won’t take bribe, never in my life,” he told Bright Asempa, host of Yen Sempa.
Although Mr Ablakwa at his vetting by the Appointments Committee of Parliament denied the allegation, some Ghanaians still hold the view he has through corrupt means, amassed wealth for himself while in government.
But speaking on Onua FM’s morning show on Tuesday, Mr Ablakwa dared those claiming that he is corrupt to make available evidence to that effect, noting that he was raised up with Christian values, which he said he cannot depart from. “This is not how we build a nation, somebody wake up and go on radio or by virtue of social media, write false stories against people just to tarnish their image,” the North Tongu Member of Parliament stated.
Mr Ablakwa is seeking re-election on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress for a second term in parliament.
Social media ban
Commenting on the issue of renewed proposals by the Inspector General of Police to ban social media on December 7, Mr Ablakwa said although he is against such idea, measures must be taken to regulate its effective use.
“I am against the ban but we must put measures in place to check its misuse. There must be responsible use of that media, it can be dangerous if left unchecked. There must be right mechanism put in place to check irresponsible use”
Source: 3news
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U ARE MORE THAT A BRIBE TAKER, WHERE DID U GET MONIES TO BUY 17 FILLING STATIONS, HOUSE IN AMERICA, HOUSES IN ACCRA, BUY HOTEL, A P0OR MAN LIKE U WHO KENNEDY PAID UR FEES, UR FATHER DONT HAVE ONE CEDI UR MOTHER IS POOR LIKE CHURCH MOUSE, GET READY FOR NSAWAM IS WAITING FOR U, FIAFITOR FROM GHAHA PEOPLE
Another joker who never cease to amaze mankind. Pray you guys win again
Please Mr.Okoe Vandetpuije, l humbly suggest the East Legon Motor way underpass be made one way in the mornings from 6-9am to town and in the evenings 5-7pm from town. Also, the part of the road near the tunnel where the Ghana Water Works recently did repairs is unmemorable contributing to the worsening traffic situation in that area. The impact is affecting motorists to and from Teshie, Btsonaa, Burma Camp, Spintex Road, etc. Kindly help.
May the God we serve judge u.
Indeed when some 8yrs ago, you were gallivanting and insulting and accusing NPP leaders that they were corrupt, ***barred word*** etc, did you have any evidence(s)? Courtesy politics, you have now built a mansion for your mum who used to stay at Dansoman! The world is watching you closely and you know money cant hide! Your time will come very soon!
When you were going round the country tarnishing opponent's (like Nana Addo) image, with lies and innuendos where was your conscience? Today, it is you so your have cause to complain?
Where did you get the money from to build your mansion in your hometown?
Oh yes no bribe. Its because you are a small boy who havent done a proper job in ghana where they pay you sh.it money. You are in govt eating so much fat,you dont need bribe.
At least you're smarter than your president who told the whole world that as human he's taken bribe but not when he became president. Time up for all you corrupt 1diots