Togbe Afede XIV, the Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State, President of Asogli Traditional Area, has declared that, he could not have spent the 'inappropriate' over GH¢365,000 ex-gratia paid into his account after he had served on the Council of State between 2017 and 2020. The former President of the Council of State noted that he was surprised when he realised that his account has been credited with the huge ex-gratia. Speaking to Accra-based Joy News, Togbe Afede XIV, expressed shock over the criticisms he received when he decided to return the money he has received. In his defence, Togbe Afede XIV reiterated that his four-year part-time job as a Member of the Council of State does not merit such quantum of money as an extra reward. “My joy turned sadness because I knew there was no way I would spend that kind of money.

Source: GhanaWeb June 11, 2022 19:36 UTC