The management of Madison Hotel in Kumasi in the Ashanti region has refuted claims that the hotel was used by some persons to thumb print ballot papers for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in an attempt to rig the December 7 elections.
In a press statement signed by the Hotel manager, Evans Nuamah, one Andy Owusu who is a known face in Kumasi and a special assistant to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti regional chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako a.k.a Chairman Wontumi, was the one who booked the hotel room on Saturday, December 3 at 7:20PM.
“On Saturday, December 3 at 7:20PM, a gentleman by name Andy Owusu, who is a known face in Kumasi and special Assistant to Chairman Wontumi, booked three rooms, he said was meant for some investors of his business.â€
Below is the press statement:
Press Release: NPP assertion of Thumb printed Ballots scandalous
The attention of Madison Lodge has been drawn to images and videos circulating on social media, alleging that thumb printed ballot papers were found in our hotel rooms.
We wish to state the following
1. On Saturday, December 3 at 7:20PM, a gentleman by name Andy Owusu, who is a known face in Kumasi and special Assistant to Chairman Wontumi, booked three rooms, he said was meant for some investors of his business.
2. He dropped 2 Bags and stayed in the room for 2 hours with a fair lady.
3. Chairman Wontumi, on Sunday, led Police men and media to our hotel premises to the very room his assistant booked, only to be told they were thumb printed Ballot.
4. We see this as scandalous and an attempt to destroy our brand as one of the serene hotels in Kumasi.
5. We are therefore willing to cooperate with the Police to find the true intent of Chairman Wontumi and his special Assistant.
Thank You.
Evans Nuamah,
Hotel Manager
Madison HotelÂ