The Trade Ministry has denied claims that the sector minister sold land to distillersA former board member of Komenda Sugar Factory is behind this claimThe ministry in a press conference described the allegations as evilThe Department of Trade and Industry has dismissed allegations that the minister of the sector, Alan Kyerematen, sold the "Akpetshie distillers" to the Komenda Sugar Factory. ”Alan Kyeremanten denies selling Komenda Sugar Factory land to "Apketeshi distillers" (Photo: Getty Images)Explained the allegations of the former Member and Secretary of the Sugar Project Management Board, Mr. Ransford Chatman Vanni-Amoah as a “disgraceful story” seeking the same retaliation and apology for the prominence given to this publication. According to him, the NPP after taking power quit its job indicating that, "in July, 2018 Mr Kyerematen sold 125 hectares of sugarcane to Akpeteshie distillers." In response, the department said the minister had not sold the company's land. It continued, “The Department takes this opportunity to assure the Chiefs and the people of the Komenda Traditional Area that the Komenda Sugar Factory will be reinstated, as emphasized by the Honorable President during his recent visit to the Central Region.”Source: Yen Newspaper

Source: GhanaWeb October 24, 2021 20:09 UTC