I have not criticised Mahama’s security appointments – Festus Aboagye

A Security Analyst, Col. Festus Aboagye has denied media reports that he has criticised President John Mahama’s National Security appointment as unconstitutional.

This is contained in a statement issued on January 18.

“I, Colonel Aboagye (Retired), categorically reject the news item titled Colonel Aboagye Criticizes Mahama’s National Security Appointments as Unconstitutional,”he stated.

According to him, “This article is a fabrication and a deliberate attempt to misconstrue my ideas and views on recent discussions I have had in the media. I have never made any such statements, and I urge the public to disregard all attributions made in the article.”

He explained that “To the contrary, I argued that the non-transparent manner in which “operatives” were recruited, trained, and employed with arms was against the provisions of the Constitution. Therefore, I expect the new administration to “clean up” the system, restore it to its constitutionally mandated status and quickly fill any gaps created by the departure of the former operations so it can stand ready to fulfil the task of resolving the Bawku conflict as directed by the President.”

Col Aboagye assured of his commitment “to providing accurate and constructive commentary on national security matters and will continue to do so with integrity and respect for the truth.”

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