Elizabeth Ohene, SSNIT Board, NPRA, and Minister Asked to Resign
Outrage has erupted following the collapsed sale of four hotels to the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong, with demands for resignations echoing from various quarters.
The debacle involving the attempted sale of La Beach Hotel, Royal Ridge Hotel, Elimina Beach Hotel, and La Palm Royal Resort to Rock City Hotel has sparked intense criticism against the leadership of Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), the National Pensions and Regulatory Authority (NPRA), and the Minister for Employment and Labour Relations.
The Elisabeth Akua Ohene-led SSNIT board and management have come under intense scrutiny, with accusations of mismanagement and incompetence leading to the thwarted deal.
The withdrawal of Rock City Hotel from the transaction, citing negative publicity and potential harm to their brand reputation as reasons for backing out further fueled the backlash.
Public figures and commentators have joined in the chorus of condemnation, with calls for immediate resignations reverberating across social media and traditional media platforms.
The unanimous sentiment expressed in panel discussions and public forums underscores the widespread discontent with the handling of the hotel sale issue, particularly by SSNIT and NPRA officials.
Prominent voices, including North Tongu MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, have lambasted the leadership for their role in the failed deal, emphasizing the need for accountability and swift action.
Ablakwa’s push for institutional reforms and stringent regulations to prevent similar incidents in the future has struck a chord with many, with demands for a thorough overhaul of the agencies involved in the failed transaction.
As pressure continues to mount on SSNIT, NPRA, and government officials implicated in the botched hotel sale, the fate of those responsible hangs in the balance.
The unfolding saga has exposed deep-seated frustrations and raised serious questions about the governance and oversight of state-owned assets, prompting a reevaluation of leadership structures and practices within these key institutions.