Audio By Carbonatix
An activist of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Adomako Baafi Frimpong, is disgusted at the manner in which officials making up the government’s communication team disseminate information.
He said the confusion which arose concerning the alleged mansion bought by the President at Regimanuel Gray Estates could have been avoided if officials tasked with informing the public had done their work proficiently.
The Communication’s Director at the Presidency, Koku Anyidoho, gave conflicting accounts when he responded to the allegation on different media networks.
Granting that the building was a mansion, Mr Anyidoho said on Adom FM that it was given to President Mills as a token of appreciation from the estate developers their own cost.
He again stated on another platform that the building, which in its current form is a structure barely off the ground, was not a mansion but an edifice to accommodate security personnel who work at the President’s private residence.
Mr Anyidoho later presented three letters indicating that President Mills had requested the real estate firm to put up the building for which he was going to pay.
However a director of the estate company, Madam Regina Botwe, told the media that the building would be rented out to the President upon completion.
The inconsistency sparked controversy with a section of the public who doubted the credibility of the information.
While commenting on the issue during a discussion on Peace FM’s Kokrokoo Thursday, Adomako Baafi pointed out that there was no need for Mr Anyidoho to have rushed to speak to the meadia on the matter since he was not armed with adequate information.
He bemoaned what seemed to be the trend as far as government communication was concerned, recalling that there have been similar instances in the past.
Mr Baafi underscored the value of acquiring the requisite knowledge in one's field of work, in this instance, communications skills; directing Mr Anyidoho to seek much of it if he lacked it.
“You lazy creature, go to the ant…” he remarked.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Tags:
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
ofi Ghana Limited receives Outstanding Agribusiness Award in the Gold Category at President’s National Export Awards
9 seconds -
Joyce Bawah slams Ken Ofori-Atta for ‘running away’ from accountability
1 minute -
Kufuor receives spiritual leader of Temple of Rabbi in Akuapem
19 minutes -
Minerals Commission applauds Zijin for commitment to sustainable mining
34 minutes -
State to honour Alex Dadey with Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah Diaspora Award
42 minutes -
Financial knowledge secures future – NIB to Police Ladies
49 minutes -
A brief response to Bright Simons
53 minutes -
President Mahama has done considerably well looking at what he inherited – Joyce Bawah
54 minutes -
Lenscape 2025 launches to elevate Ghanaian photographers and visual storytelling
59 minutes -
Egg Glut Relief: Poultry farmers set up with lower prices at Joy FM X’mas Egg Market
1 hour -
KATH CEO pushes for swift completion of stalled maternity block to ease hospital pressure
1 hour -
Jerry Ahmed Shaib questions betting tax link in Sports Fund Bill
2 hours -
Mariam Eliasu launches Porter Path, turning street survival into hope and action
2 hours -
Police arrest suspect over illegal mining at Kwabeng Anglican SHTS
2 hours -
The Entrepreneurial Agenda: Building readiness to empower MSMEs beyond access to finance
2 hours
