- Special Prosecutor receives petition on $34m ambulance deal.
- Alleged conspiracy between officials and private company.
- Deal approved just before minister left office.
- Investigation to determine if laws were broken.
The Office of the Special Prosecutor has received a petition from Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Member of Parliament for North Tongu, regarding a controversial deal. The deal in question involves the procurement of $34 million worth of ambulance spare parts, which was approved by former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta.
Ablakwa alleges that Ofori-Atta and former Health Minister Kwaku Agyeman-Manu conspired with a private company, Service Ghana Auto Group Limited, to swindle the government. He claims that Ofori-Atta approved the deal just five days before leaving office, raising suspicions of impropriety and potential conflict of interest.
Ablakwa also questions the company’s ability to deliver on the contract, given its recent incorporation and lack of experience in the field. The petition further alleges that the company’s directors have close ties to the former government officials, raising concerns about favoritism and corruption.
The Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, has acknowledged the petition and indicated that he will investigate the matter if it falls within his jurisdiction. Agyebeng’s office will examine the circumstances surrounding the approval of the deal and determine if any laws were broken.
The investigation will also look into the company’s capacity to deliver on the contract and whether the government received value for money. The Office of the Special Prosecutor has assured Ablakwa that it will request further assistance if needed and will thoroughly investigate the allegations of impropriety and conspiracy.
