Ghana’s Ambassador-Designate to South Korea, Kojo Choi, has refuted claims that he is politically aligned with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) despite being appointed by President John Dramani Mahama.
Speaking in an interview on Channel One TV, on Tuesday, August 12, Mr Choi said his professional work and relationships cut across political lines, stressing that his appointment was purely on merit.
“I have never been political. I know a lot of people in the NPP. For example, our company PaySwitch was launched by Dr Bawumia, who came because he is very interested in digitalisation, not for political reasons. The company is one I co-founded with my partner, and people assumed there was a political connection, but there wasn’t,” he said.
He recalled that former First Lady Rebecca Akufo-Addo attended the opening of his art gallery, explaining that her visit was motivated by her passion for art and her support for his vision to promote emerging artists rather than established ones.
Mr Choi stressed that his friendships span both the NPP and NDC and insisted that he has “never lobbied or sponsored” political causes. “I have always been a quiet entrepreneur,” he added.
Although born in South Korea, Choi relocated to Ghana at the age of 14 and has since become a naturalised Ghanaian citizen. He embodies a unique cultural and business bridge between the two nations, with a life and career deeply rooted in Ghana.
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