Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, a renowned heart surgeon and former Minister for Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation, discussed friendship and political commitment in a recent interview with Paul Adom-Otchere.
When asked about his closest allies in the New Patriotic Party, Frimpong-Boateng stated, “I have several friends. You may not know them. Some are in the Western Region or the Ashanti Region.”
However, he distinguished between colleagues and actual close friends. “Wontumi isn’t my friend. “He can never be my friend,” he said.
Frimpong-Boateng also spoke about notable political figures who he considers friends, such as Joe Ghartey. “Joe Ghartey is my friend,” he explained.
He was more cautious with others, such as the former Attorney General. “Godfred, Dame?” No, he isn’t my friend.
Regarding Yaw Osafo-Marfo, he stated, “I know him; yes, he’s a very wise and nice man, but I didn’t agree with some of his views.”
The doctor described his bond with his party leader, JA Kufuor, in familial terms. “He’s more than a friend, he’s my brother,” Frimpong-Boateng said.
On cross-party connections, he admitted that he maintains friendships beyond party lines.
“I’ve known people in the NDC since secondary school. I think I have more NDC friends than NPP,” he revealed, adding that his political choices reflect principles rather than personal affiliations.
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com/Joseph Asare
