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General News of Monday, 22 July 2024

    

Source: Joy News

Ablakwa heads to OSP over Ofori-Atta’s $34.9m ‘shady’ ambulance spare parts deal

Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa

North Tongu MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa plans to petition the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to investigate a $34.9 million ambulance spare parts procurement deal.

He accuses former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta and former Health Minister Kwaku Agyeman-Manu of colluding with Service Ghana Auto Group Limited to defraud the state.

Ablakwa revealed that Ofori-Atta approved the deal five days before his removal. Despite only partial payment, the company allegedly received over GH₵653 million for dubious services.

Ablakwa cites an Auditor General's report condemning the company for inflated invoices and poor service, questioning the government's integrity and commitment to financial prudence.

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