Ex-Prez Kufuor Happy With Prez Mahama’s Relocation To Flagstaff House

Spokesperson for ex-Prez Kufuor, Frank Agyekum has said the former President was happy upon hearing that the seat of government has been moved from the Osu Castle to the Flagstaff House at Kanda. Speaking in an interview with Peace FM, Frank Agyekum reiterated the fact that Prez Kufuor believes it was in the right direction for the current President to move with his team. “If it had been earlier, it would have been better; but better late than never,” he stated quoting ex-Prez Kufuor. He has also downplayed concerns by some critics in government who held a notion that the President’s movement to the Flagstaff House may compromise his safety due to the situation of the place. Prior to the 2008 elections, some members of the ruling National Democratic Congress raised concerns about the cost and security of the edifice which serves as the seat of government. The critics were of the view that should the late President Mills, then Presidential candidate of the ruling NDC, move into the Presidential Palace; his protection against external threats will be at stake. But Frank Agyekum, in an interview with Peace FM disclosed that a thorough work was done by the Kufour government to beef up security at the Flagstaff House. He cited among others, the establishment of a Police station and Hospital as some facilities at the premises. Four years down the line, President John Mahama has finally occupied the abandoned seat of government. Mr. Agyekum believes his boss has been vindicated following President Mahama’s relocation to the Flagstaff House. He affirmed the intention of the former NPP Flagbearer to be of national interest than partisanship, therefore advising the ruling party to take cue. “When there’s an issue, we shouldn’t let it be for our partisan interest…when there’s an issue concerning the country, let’s do it in the interest of the nation and therefore think deeply. But not just champion your partisan views, just because your party is in power. That doesn’t bring development; it doesn’t promote democracy,” he urged. He stated that President Kufour and his team constructed the edifice to benefit his successors and added that if the Presidency had been relocated earlier, “it would have been better.” He therefore urged the NDC to stop politicking about national issues.

Source: Ameyaw Adu Gyamfi/Peacefmonline.com/Ghana