Finance Minister debunks authorization of payment to Kennedy Agyapong for a government contract

The Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson has denied reports of authorizing payment to the former Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong and some contractors for a government contract.

In a post shared on X on February 23, 2025, the Minister indicated no contract payment has been made to any contractor since assuming office.

“Since I took office, no contractor—including Kennedy Agyapong—has been paid a pesewa”, he stated.

He emphasized that, “We are currently conducting a comprehensive review of all contracts and payment requests to verify their legitimacy.”

He concluded by urging the Ghanaian public to “disregard any claims suggesting that I have authorized payment to Kennedy Ohene Agyapong or any other contractor.