Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Chairman Paul Awentami Afoko has confirmed that he has an interest in the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City Accra.
Afoko made the statement while responding to questions during a press conference in Accra, where he announced his intention to contest for the position of NPP National Chairman.
He said his interest in the hotel is lawful and insisted that he has nothing to conceal about his involvement.
According to Afoko, his connection to the hotel project has been discussed publicly for years. He maintained that his involvement complies with the law and should not be viewed as improper.
He did not indicate that any new transaction or ownership change had taken place. Instead, he addressed questions that resurfaced during the media engagement.
The Kempinski Hotel project has attracted public discussion since its development in Accra. Over the years, questions have been raised about the project’s ownership structure and financing arrangements.
Some of those discussions intensified after the publication of the Panama Papers in 2016. Media reports at the time linked Afoko to an offshore company associated with the hotel project. Afoko has consistently denied any wrongdoing.
The public debate surrounding the hotel has continued over several years. However, no court has found Afoko guilty of any offence connected to the project. He has repeatedly stated that his business interests are legitimate and transparent.
Afoko’s latest comments come as he seeks to return to the leadership of the NPP. He has pledged to help strengthen the party and restore unity ahead of future political contests.
His remarks on the hotel formed only part of a wider discussion on his leadership ambitions and public record.
The ownership history of the Kempinski Hotel remains a subject of public interest.
Political figures and commentators have continued to discuss the project because of its prominence and its place in past public debates. Afoko says he remains ready to answer questions about his involvement whenever necessary.
