Togbe Afede XIV, the Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State, has weighed in on the contentious ‘Agyapadie’ book.
He stated that recent events have lent some credibility to the document.
The ‘Agyapadie’ book has been the subject of intense debate, with both the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) offering divergent views on its authenticity.
President Akufo-Addo has dismissed the book as a fabrication designed by political opponents to undermine him.
In response, the NDC has pledged to investigate and prosecute those implicated in the creation and distribution of the alleged document.
But Togbe Afede XIV has noted that instances where he and his businesses faced targeted attacks, suggesting these actions were part of a broader scheme to discredit and marginalise him.
“I found it difficult to believe that that was a genuine document but of course, certain things we go through gave us thoughts to the contrary.”
“I recall that in 2019 thereabouts, we received a letter for us to sign, pre-written in our names, to resign from the group of companies that advises the government on its bonds issues. That came as a shock,” Togbe Afede XIV said.
He cited another instance where his business had an outstanding debt instrument which was not due, however, debt collectors came over to demand repayment.
“When I reflect on some of these things, the overlord said, “I begin to wonder.”
Meahwile, the Okyenhene Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin says the document sought to sow seeds of animosity towards the people of Akyem.
He asked Ghanaians to disregard its validity.
