Samuel Huntor, the Media Liaison for the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, has categorically stated that the Ministry is not providing any financial remuneration to musician Okyeame Kwame for his role in advocating for the “Feed Ghana” programme.
He clarified that, contrary to assertions that the Ministry had formally contracted the musician to champion the project, the two parties instead signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) based on a voluntary partnership.
During an appearance on Frontline on Rainbow Radio 87.5FM, Huntor explained that the musician approached the Minister personally to express a keen interest in the “Feed Ghana” initiative, with a particular focus on backyard farming.
According to the liaison, the artist pledged to utilise his influence and various platforms to campaign for the initiative.
When host Kwabena Agyapong asked what the musician expected from the Ministry in return for this advocacy, Huntor noted that Okyeame Kwame refused to accept any monetary benefits.
Instead, he simply requested the official policy documents to ensure he understood the programme’s objectives thoroughly before beginning his outreach.
Following these discussions, the Ministry signed an MoU with the musician to formalise the parameters of the engagement.
These clarifications follow concerns raised by grassroots supporters of the ruling government, who alleged that the Ministry had engaged a musician affiliated with the NPP while neglecting those who campaigned for the NDC.
While Huntor acknowledged that the concerns of party supporters might be heartfelt, he maintained that the specific allegations regarding payment are factually incorrect.
He further stressed that the engagement is driven by a sense of patriotism and a shared desire to contribute to national development rather than any form of personal gain.
The Minister, Eric Opoku, has reportedly been transparent regarding the matter, explaining without ambiguity that no public funds have been allocated toward this ambassadorial role.
Huntor also revealed that Okyeame Kwame is not the only individual involved in such a capacity; the Ministry remains open to similar voluntary partnerships from any individuals or organisations willing to support the “Feed Ghana” programme’s goals of boosting agricultural productivity and national food security.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana