In a gripping interview on Onua TV’s morning show ‘Onua Maakye,’ Kofi Akpaloo, the founder of the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), faced a series of pointed questions from media personality Captain Smart.
The discussion, centred on the government’s performance and potential improvements, took a turn when Captain Smart inquired about Akpaloo’s personal gain from government contracts.
Initially hesitant, Akpaloo confirmed he had indeed been awarded contracts but avoided detailing them. The interview spiraled into a back-and-forth, with Captain Smart persistently questioning the completion status of these contracts, while Akpaloo’s responses remained vague, stating, “I am done with what I am done with, and what I am not done with, I am not done with it.”
The conversation took another twist as Akpaloo clarified that the government had not directly handed him any contracts; instead, he had secured them through competitive bidding. “Government has not given me anything. People should get this. I am a businessman. Listen, there are two things. We have the one where government will ask an individual or an entity to straight away handle a particular project, and we have the one where you will apply in a competitive bidding, and then you are selected,” he explained.
Under pressure, Akpaloo finally disclosed working for the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), supplying transformers and other items under his company, Kelvin Platinum. “I can recall the number of transformers I supplied. The total amount for that contract was about $1.9 million dollars,” he revealed.
The interview escalated when Captain Smart questioned Akpaloo about other completed government contracts.
Akpaloo, in turn, questioned the scrutiny over his business dealings in Ghana, asserting his right to conduct business in the country.
Captain Smart countered, highlighting his journalistic duty to investigate government expenditures, especially concerning taxpayer money. He emphasized the need for accountability from Akpaloo, who aspires to be president, to the Ghanaian people.
The full intensity of the debate can be experienced in the video of the interview, showcasing the fiery dialogue between Kofi Akpaloo and Captain Smart.
Watch the video below for the full intensity of the debate, showcasing the fiery dialogue between Kofi Akpaloo and Captain Smart.
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