Agyapadie document is fake – Prez Nana Addo

President Akufo Addo has denied the authenticity of a document dubbed Agyapadie touted as a blue print for state capture and dominance of the Akyems in Ghana’s political system.

The 38-page document has no author and a PDF file of the document has been circulating on social media detailing what is perceived as a grand scheme by some people in government of Akyem heritage to take control of the country politically and economically.

But speaking at The Ghana Report summit in Accra today, the President described the document as a fabrication of his political opponents.

“Today, with a few months to the 2024 elections, they are at it again. The fabricated document entitled ‘Agyapadie’ is being spread around by operatives of the opposition as evidence of a grand scheme by my party to annex the assets of the state,” he stated.

According to the president that has been the modus operandi of the Opposition and said he had been the target of similar fake news in the run up to previous elections.

“In the run-up to the 2008, 2012 and 2016 presidential elections, I was a target of numerous false and malicious stories attacking my credibility and integrity. In 2008, baseless allegations of drug trafficking were spread, along with numerous rumours about my health intended to cast doubt on my ability to serve as President.

“Again, the 2012 election saw false reports of my alleged arrest in London for drug possession and fabricated quotes designed to stir ethnic tension. In 2016, it was alleged by sympathizers of the opposition that I had killed my late wife,” the President said.