The Minority caucus calls for a comprehensive investigation into a disputed contract linked to the renovation of the old Bank of Ghana office.
At the centre of the issue are allegations that the contract was awarded to Deputy Chief of Staff, Stan Dogbe, a development the Minority warns could result in financial loss to the state if not subjected to immediate scrutiny.
The caucus has formally petitioned key state investigative bodies, including the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), and the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), to examine the procurement process behind the contract.
According to the Minority, the deal raises significant concerns about potential breaches of Ghana’s procurement laws, citing possible sole sourcing, lack of transparency, and the bypassing of established procedures.
The Minority argues that the issues at stake go beyond partisan politics and strike at the heart of public financial management. They insist that any public contract tainted by irregularities, particularly those involving large sums of taxpayer money, must be subjected to rigorous oversight.
They further contend that failure to address such concerns could set a troubling precedent, where procurement rules are disregarded and accountability mechanisms activated only after public outcry.
The Minority maintains that the demand is straightforward: if the contract was awarded in compliance with the law, the relevant institutions should establish that through their investigations. However, if any wrongdoing is uncovered, they insist that appropriate legal action must follow.