I never said I will contest in 2016 – Dr Apraku

A former Trade Minister, and onetime NPP presidential aspirant, Dr Kofi Konadu Apraku has denied flatly a report by the Insight newspaper that he intends contesting as a presidential candidate in 2016.

In a statement issued by Dr Apraku’s press secretary Kofi Agyepong maintained that: “Dr. Kofi Konadu Apraku’s sole attention now and uttermost priority is to work to ensure Nana Akufo Addo wins the December 7 polls on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party.

Below is the full statement

The attention of the Office of Dr. Kofi Konadu Apraku has been drawn to a story Published by The Insight Newspaper, which quotes him as saying “I want to be President,” in 2016.

Dr. Apraku wants to state very clearly that the Insight newspaper has reported falsehood about him.

He has said no such thing and he is convinced the writer of the story may either have a difficulty with hearing properly, a challenge with understanding properly or an appetite for mischief.

Dr. Kofi Konadu Apraku’s sole attention now and uttermost priority is to work to ensure Nana Akufo Addo wins the December 7 polls on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party.

He refuses to be detracted by such deliberately spinned and twisted negative publications with political motives that suit the paymasters of the writers.

Please attached is the audio of the interview Dr. Apraku had with PRAVDA RADIO, which was twisted by the Insight Newspaper.

Signed Kofi Agyepong (Press Secretary)