Boutrous Yirenkyi Accuses Forestry Commission’s Hugh Brown of Funding Private Russia Trip

A new social media post by Boutrous Andy Kwaku Yirenkyi has sparked fresh controversy after he alleged that Dr. Hugh C. A. Brown of the Forestry Commission Ghana fully funded someone’s recent private trip to Russia. In his post, which has quickly caught the attention of Ghanaians online, Yirenkyi made it clear that he is not holding back and declared, “I said I’ll face you myself.” His bold statement suggests a direct confrontation and has left many people asking questions about who the trip was for and why the Forestry Commission official would be involved in funding a private visit abroad.

The post directly names Dr. Hugh C. A. Brown and links him to the funding of the Russia trip, which Yirenkyi describes as a private visit. According to him, this is not a secret anymore, and he is making it public for all to see. The allegation raises eyebrows because public officials are expected to be transparent about how public resources are used, and funding private travel for individuals can easily raise concerns about accountability and possible misuse of office.

What makes the post even more striking is Yirenkyi’s confident and confrontational tone. By saying “I said I’ll face you myself,” he is clearly signalling that he is ready for a direct showdown with the person he is accusing. This suggests there may be an ongoing dispute or tension between the two parties, and the public post is his way of taking the fight into the open. Social media users have already begun reacting, with many calling for clarity on the matter and others asking whether there is any truth to the claim.

The allegation also raises broader questions about the conduct of officials at the Forestry Commission, especially at a time when issues of illegal mining and environmental destruction are already under heavy scrutiny in Ghana. If a senior official is being accused of funding a private trip to Russia, the public will want to know where the money came from and whether it was properly accounted for. These are the kinds of questions that could damage trust in public institutions if they are not answered clearly and quickly.

So far, there has been no official response from Dr. Hugh C. A. Brown or the Forestry Commission regarding the allegation. For now, the matter remains an accusation made on social media, but it is one that is gaining traction and could grow into a bigger story. Ghanaians will be watching closely to see whether the person accused will respond, whether any investigation will follow, and whether Yirenkyi will provide more details to back up his claim. Until then, the public is left with one simple but important question: who really paid for that trip to Russia, and why?