The Bibiani Anhwiaso Constituency Member of Parliament for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Hon. Alfred Obeng-Boateng, has sparked a financial conflict ahead of the party’s parliamentary primaries.
The Bibiani MP bravely asserted his financial prowess and commitment to securing his seat in a candid interview that circulated on social media.
Little room for speculation was left by the former CEO of the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST). He forewarned his rivals that he had amassed a sizable financial war chest and was prepared to spend lavishly in order to win over the NPP delegates.
The Bibiani MP, who is also the Vice Chairperson of the Government Assurance Committee of Parliament, emphasized his resolve.
He declared, “I am telling you that the money I will use for the primaries is in dollars and that money has been secured long ago, I must be frank with you. That is money I am not touching under any circumstance.”
He continued, “So I laugh seeing all that they are doing, I have dollars there for that primaries. What I can tell my delegates is that I will pay more than double what anyone who will contest me will offer them, they should take that from me. If they come together and decide to pay GHC10,000 per delegate, I will pay more than that. Whatever they pay, even if they pay GHC20,000, I will pay more than GHC20,000 because I know how much I have put there; I know how much I have reserved. That is why I saved in dollars so that the money will not lose value.”
In a later video that he shared with JoyNews, The Bibiani MP defended his position and claimed that by making significant financial savings, he had not broken any laws. He emphasized reciprocity in his justification, saying that he wouldn’t tolerate financial threats from rivals without also retaliating in kind.
He explained that saving money in dollars simply meant that some of his money was kept in foreign currency, either at the bank or in his possession. He claimed that this was a sound financial decision.
The Bibiani MP explained that he made the promise to pay more than his rivals because he felt under financial threat.
Threats must be met with a show of strength, he said, adding that he was ready to match or exceed any financial contributions his opponents might make during the race.
The forthcoming NPP primaries are expected to feature a fierce financial competition as a result of Alfred Obeng-Boateng‘s open remarks, which highlight the importance of financial resources in Ghanaian politics.
As election day draws near, delegates will be eagerly awaiting the commitments and promises made by each candidate.
