Abeiku Santana Replies to Okraku Mantey's Claims of Breaching Public Office Laws, Peeps React
- Deputy CEO for GTA, Abeiku Santana, has responded to an accusation by the former Deputy Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture
- Mark Okraku Mantey previously accused Santana of breaching Ghana's public office laws by hosting a radio show during office hours
- Santana's response to Mantey's allegations generated mixed reactions, with some netizens advising him to resign from the radio station
Gilbert Abeiku Aggrey Santana, the deputy CEO of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), has responded to allegations that he breached public office laws by the former Deputy Trade, Arts and Culture Minister.
Earlier, Mark Okraku Mantey claimed Santana was using office hours to host radio shows on Okay FM. However, in a rebuttal, the GTA second-in-command has disputed the claims.
Source: Twitter
In an X post, Santana denied the claims and asked the general public to disregard the comments by the former Deputy Tourism Minister.
"I wish to categorically state that the recent claim made by Mr. Mark Okraku Mantey, alleging that I am still actively engaged in radio broadcasting despite my government appointment, is entirely false and misleading," he said.
Abeiku Santana's post on X regarding the allegations by Mantey are below:
Mantey's claims: Ghanaians ask Abeiku to resign
Mantey's comment has attracted various responses from netizens. Some have supported the former Deputy Minister's claim, while others criticised the Deputy CEO of the GTA.
A group of Ghanaians advised him to tender his resignation at Okay FM to focus on his government appointment. Another group asked Abeiku Santana to disregard the allegations.
@whyte_collegi wrote:
"Even if it's true there's absolutely nothing wrong with that. Was SEFA KAYI doing apprenticeship at peace fm when they were in power?"
@B6ADASS wrote:
"He’s only jealous."
@Emmanue48407309 wrote:
"THIS DENIAL ISN'T ENGLISH! You very well know how political propaganda works in Ghana! Demand that Mark Okraku Mantey uses the same platform/studio to retract and apologise for making those false claims. Don't try to be too nice and gentle in Ghana's politics!"
@Nhana yaw Sammie wrote:
"But let me ask ooo snr. Is it wrong? Bcos per the time u come on radio , if u even go to the office everyday at 8am and close at 2pm. U can still do ur radio works."
@Mohammed_9266 wrote:
"Not enough. Take him to court and let him have his day in Court. If you don't do this then you're on your own."
@hismaken wrote:
"You shouldn’t have respond to that failed 3months deputy minister.. He is shameless."
Ghanaians call for dismissal of John Dumelo
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that some government appointees had allegedly breached a directive from the President to declare their assets within a stipulated time.
The appointees, including Deputy Agriculture Minister John Dumelo, were expected to declare their assets by March 31, 2025, but as of April 17, had reportedly not done that.
A news report on the matter has prompted various reactions from Ghanaians, including a call for the implicated government appointees to be dismissed from their roles.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
