KEY POINTS
- Nana Akomea denies selling the Stadium Hotel in Kumasi.
- Claims stem from a tenancy agreement that benefits the STC financially.
- Akomea urges the public to verify facts before sharing allegations.
The Managing Director of the State Transport Company (STC), Nana Akomea, has denied allegations that he approved the sale of the Stadium Hotel in Kumasi.
Some National Democratic Congress (NDC) members recently shared a letter on social media, claiming it was proof that Nana Akomea had sanctioned the sale of the state-owned property. In their posts, they accused the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) of mismanaging state resources and urged Ghanaians to reject the party.
Responding to the allegations, Nana Akomea dismissed the claims as false and misleading. “I’ve seen posts on Facebook claiming I sold STC property, the Stadium Hotel, in Kumasi. The posts even include a letter as proof,” he said.
However, Akomea explained that no managing director of a state company has the authority to sell state property. Furthermore, he clarified that the Stadium Hotel is not owned by the STC.
“The letter attached to these posts refers to a tenancy agreement between STC and the Stadium Hotel. This agreement, approved by STC’s management and board, has brought significant financial benefits to the company,” he added.
Calls for responsible public discourse
According to a report by GhanaWeb, Akomea expressed disappointment with those sharing the false information and urged them to verify facts before making accusations. “I assume these individuals are patriots concerned about state property, but they should at least read the document they are using to back their claims. It’s a short, half-page letter that takes 30 seconds to read,” he said.
The STC boss emphasized that the claims were baseless and called for responsible public discourse. The Stadium Hotel remains unaffected by these accusations, as the tenancy agreement is strictly a financial arrangement benefitting the STC.
This incident highlights the importance of verifying information before sharing it on social media, especially when it involves sensitive matters of public interest.
