Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection Cynthia Mamle Morrison has disputed claims by the Klottey Korle MP, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings that food is being distributed on a partisan basis to needy persons in Accra.

A statement released by the gender ministry and copied to Ghanaweb described Zanetor’s assertions as unfortunate and a total fabrication.

“While expressing disappointment at Dr. Zanetor Rawling’s attempt to create political mischief out of a humanitarian situation, the ministry hereby states unequivocally that the allegations by Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlins are totally fabricated and not the facts on the ground”

The gender ministry boss also noted that her outfit distributes relief items directly to the vulnerable despite social distance observation challenges.

“In fact, the ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection distributes relief items directly to kayayeis despite challenges in maintain social distance protocols. During the food distribution, our stuff risk their health and distribute the food and relief items to ensure proper nutrition and educate them on the covid-19 safety measures”.

Cynthia Morrison further indicated that Dr. Agyemang-Rawlings’ claims of government being selective with the distribution of food is false.
“Contrary to the claim that kayayei around Tema Station and Old Fadama are not being fed, an average of 5,000 packs of cooked food are distributed to Kayayei and other vulnerable persons from that vicinity daily. The MP’s claims are therefore false and unfounded”.

Dr. Agyeman-Rawlings’ statements has led her to demand transparency on the distribution of food which is said to cost GHS2 million a day, according to reports.

“It is time to account for who is receiving the money and who the food is going to. We need greater transparency,” she said.

The gender ministry has been at the forefront of the relief efforts to kayayei, especially, since the partial lockdown of Accra begun in late in March.