Vice President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons is seeking clarity on the government’s stance regarding the future of the controversial Agyapa Deal.
This follows revelations that the government expended $12 million on the suspended royalties deal, which ultimately did not materialize.
President Akufo-Addo had ordered the suspension of the Agyapa deal in 2021 amidst public outcry.
The deal, intended to raise funds through mineral royalties for critical infrastructure projects, faced opposition from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and several civil society organisations.
The suspension was further reinforced by the Special Prosecutor’s corruption risk assessment report, which strongly advised against pursuing the deal due to its high potential for inducing corruption.