MP reveals poisoning allegations and repercussions of #KenMustGo campaign

The MP for Asante Akim North, Andy Appiah-Kubi,has opened up about shocking details of what he endured after leading the #KenMustGo campaign, which called for the resignation of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta.

Speaking on JoyNews, Appiah-Kubi claimed he was punished for his role in the campaign, facing serious health issues after being poisoned.

“Let me not be hypocritical. My own government pursued me in diverse ways after our advocacy, and that is for a fact,” he said. “At some point, my life was in danger. I suffered an ailment, got treated, and I thank God I’m still alive.” He stated

The MP explained that there were attempts to move him from the hospital he was being treated at to another facility in Accra, but his wife stopped it. “I suffered pain, got treated over time, and was healed by a miracle of God,” he said, adding that the incident that almost costed his life left him more cautious.

Appiah-Kubi also accused the media of exaggerating some aspects of the story. However, he admitted that much of the coverage was based on facts.

“You call a doctor’s name, it is correct. You call a hospital’s name, it is correct. But sometimes, people over-exaggerate,” he said.

Despite the challenges, the MP expressed gratitude for all the support he received from American institutions, which he said provided him with some level of security. He promised to avoid the mistakes that made him vulnerable, saying, “I got careless, but it won’t happen again.”

The #KenMustGo campaign, which involved 80 MPs from the New Patriotic Party (NPP), pushed for accountability but also sparked division within the party. Appiah-Kubi’s experience highlights the risks politicians face when they take a stand.

By Joyce Kpeglo