The buses of Freddy Blay for NPP arrive at the port of Tema

The first batch of 100 mini-bus, was allegedly purchased by the New Patriotic Party (NPP), under the direction of the acting National President, Mr. Freddie Blay, for commercial purposes. the country .

The group ordered for a total of 275 buses, of which 100 arrived and go through compensation processes.

Part was arranged with Intercity STC for the public transport company to use the buses and pay for the part.

The proceeds must be paid into the party's accounts in the 275 electoral districts.

M. Blay would have paid $ 3 million, which represents an initial payment of 30 percent for buses from his own resources.

The bus purchase operation to serve as a cash cow to the constituencies is one of the major campaign promises on which Mr. Blay is heading to get the $ 50,000. downhill delegates to the congress of Saturday

M. Blay, First Vice President and Acting National President of the NPP, is seeking the approval of delegates to be elected. the substantive president

His main opponent in the race, Mr. Stephen Ntim described the move as an attempt to "buy votes" from delegates considering the timing of bus delivery.

But Mr. Blay insisted that the plan has been on the drawing board for a long time, except that it is being updated at that time.

In the 275 buses, the cost of the nuclear power plant is $ 11,412,500

. Blay, according to his aides is the only "guarantor" on behalf of the district presidents of the nuclear power plant, who are administrators of the transport facility.

S addressing some reporters to Tema port after the reception of the buses, spokesman Mr. Blay, Richard Nyamah, said the decision of the campaign team of the interim national president To acquire buses was motivated by its desire to ensure that constituency offices generate their own revenues and do not depend on the government and party leaders.

He reiterated that the buses would be managed by STC, a decision that essentially consists of ensuring that the buses are professionally managed and ensuring maximum profitability.

The credit institution contracted the acquisition of buses according to the spokesman should be repaid in full in the next two years.

The vehicle's brand is Toyota Hiace 2.5L Diesel Top Roof with ABS, Manual Transmission Bus and a unit price goes for $ 41,500

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