Donatus Akamugri Atanga sprayed cash on his supporters during a welcome durbar
The Upper East Regional Minister-designate, Donatus Akamugri Atanga, has expressed his gratitude to his supporters in an unconventional manner, raising eyebrows among some Ghanaians.
Nominated by President John Dramani Mahama, he was captured in a video spraying cash on his supporters during a welcome durbar organised in his honor at Bolgatanga, following his successful vetting by the Appointments Committee in Accra.
In a video that is fast going viral and was posted on X by Channel One on Monday, February 3, 2025, Akamugri Atanga was seen spraying money, while standing through the roof of his car in a long convoy.
The minister-designate, visibly elated and excited, waved the Ghana flag and proceeded to throw money at his supporters, who had surrounded his convoy amid drumming, dancing, and jubilations.
Donatus Akamugri Atanga appeared before the Appointments Committee on Monday, January 27, 2025, for his vetting, where he assured, among other things, that he would lead the construction of the Pwalugu Dam and collaborate with a committee set up by the president to address the Bawku conflict, in search of lasting peace for the area.
He has yet to be approved by the legislature.
However, his actions during the welcome durbar have sparked outrage and heavy criticisms on social media, with many Ghanaians calling on President John Dramani Mahama to take action.
Critics have expressed concerns over the incident, arguing that public officials should maintain their dignities and refrain from engaging in such behaviors.
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Newly appointed Upper East Regional Minister, Donatus Akamugri Atanga, seen spraying cash to his supporters during his welcome durbar in Bolgatanga.#CitiNewsroom#CitiVerify pic.twitter.com/XSdt2m2RHW
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