Former Chief Executive Officer of BOST and MP of Bibiani-Anwiaso-Bekwae Constituency Hon. Alfred Obeng has said his recent comments to show off cash and splash them on delegates was to just scare off would be aspirants who were already going round the constituency bragging of their wealth.
According to the Aproachers Series CEO, since he has the cash as a businessman and as someone without any executive position in the government, he could not be held accountable for his comments adding that there was no way he was going to keep quiet for his opponents to scare his supporters with money.
During a meeting with delegates, the lawmaker made it clear in an interview that he is ever ready to contest and have enough prepared $ dollars of cash reserved in his account ahead of the 2024 Primaries.
He added that he will pay more than any other aspirant will do, should there be anyone to contest him.
He assured delegates that a minimum amount of Ghc 3000.00 was paid to about 1500 delegates but next year's primaries will be done using $Dollars.
But explaining further, he said the statement was meant to make a bold decision to ensure he was not poor looking at his background as a businessman.
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