The former National Security Minister, Kofi Totobi Quakyi, has refuted allegations made by the Member of Parliament for Asokwa, Patricia Appiagyei, who linked him to post-election violence in the country.

In a statement dated January 6, 2025, Totobi Quakyi described the claims as false, misguided, and irresponsible.

"My attention has been drawn to allegations by the NPP MP for Asokwa, Hon. Patricia Appiagyei, that I and another person are responsible for post-election violence in the country," the statement read.

He questioned why a Member of Parliament would make such "misguided and irresponsible" statements.

"For an Honorable Member of Parliament to make such misguided, irresponsible statements is deeply troubling and disappointing," he said.

Totobi Quakyi reaffirmed his commitment to Ghana's peace and stability, pointing to his decades of public service as evidence of his dedication to the country's unity.

"As a former Minister for National Security, I have a vested interest in Ghana's peace and stability. My decades of public service attest to this commitment," he stated.

He also cautioned against the potentially damaging effects of such accusations on national cohesion.

"Hon. Appiagyei's reckless accusations have grave implications for post-election unity and national cohesion," he warned.

In response to the allegations, Totobi Quakyi announced that he had referred the matter to the Inspector General of Police for investigation.

"I have referred the matter to the Inspector General of Police for immediate investigation and look forward to appropriate steps being taken to ascertain the facts," he added.

The NPP caucus in Parliament has alleged that former National Security Minister Kofi Totobi Quakyi and former National Security Coordinator Larry Gbevlo-Lartey are behind recent acts of post-election violence involving suspected thugs linked to the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

Read Kofi Totobi Quakyi's statement below:

Re: False and baseless allegations on Post-Election violence

My attention has been drawn to allegations by the NPP MP for Asokwa, Hon. Patricia Appiagyei, that I and another person are responsible for post-election violence in the country.

Her claims are categorically false, malicious, and baseless. For an Honorable Member of Parliament to make such wayward, irresponsible statements are deeply troubling and disappointing.

As a former Minister for National Security, I have a vested interest in Ghana's peace and stability. My decades of public service attest to this commitment.

Hon. Appiagyei's reckless accusations have grave implications for post-election unity and national cohesion.

In view of this, I have referred the matter to the Inspector General of Police for immediate investigation and look forward to appropriate steps being taken to ascertain the facts.

Kofi Totobi Quakyi
Former Minister for National Security
Accra.
January 6, 2025


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