By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), has hinted that its officials are on the heels of the former Finance Minister, Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta, for his alleged involvement in four high corruption cases.
The four (4) major corruption cases include the National Cathedral procurement, ECG and Beijing Jao Loss Reduction Contract, controversial contracts with SML, and the Health Ministry.
These cases involve major financial transactions and procurement deals, raising concerns about accountability in public service.
Here are the key cases under investigation:
National Cathedral Procurement Scandal
Ofori-Atta is being investigated over procurement irregularities related to the controversial National Cathedral project. The project, which has faced public backlash over funding transparency, is under scrutiny for possible financial mismanagement and procurement breaches.
ECG and Beijing Jao Loss Reduction Contract
Another case under investigation involves a contract between the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and Beijing Jao, aimed at reducing system losses. The OSP is assessing whether due process was followed and if the contract resulted in financial losses for the country.
Strategic Mobilization Limited (SML) Contract
The OSP is probing a contract between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Strategic Mobilization Limited (SML). The deal, allegedly worth billions, was signed under Ofori-Atta’s tenure and has raised questions about its legitimacy and financial impact on the state.
Health Ministry’s Contracts with Service Ghana Auto Limited (Ambulances Deal)
The Special Prosecutor (SP), Kissi Agyebeng, is also looking into contracts awarded by the Ministry of Health to Service Ghana Auto Limited for the procurement of ambulances. This investigation seeks to determine if procurement rules were breached and whether funds were mismanaged.
The SP explained that despite multiple invitations for questioning, Mr. Ofori-Atta has refused to cooperate. Adding that the former finance minister’s legal team claims he is indefinitely out of the country for medical reasons.
However, the SP insists he is a fugitive and has vowed to take all necessary steps to bring him to justice.
