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SML/GRA deal a clear example of create, loot and share – Sam George

Ghana ElectionBy Ghana ElectionMay 25, 2024No Comments3 Mins Read
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SML/GRA deal a clear example of create, loot and share – Sam George
Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Sam George
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Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Sam George, has joined the chorus of criticism surrounding the contentious contract between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML), adding his voice to the growing scrutiny.

In his assessment, he characterised the deal as a textbook example of what former Supreme Court Justice, Jones Dotse famously dubbed “create, loot, and share.”

According to Mr George, the agreement was crafted with the intention of siphoning funds from the state coffers, painting it as a mechanism designed to facilitate embezzlement.

In an appearance on JoyNews’ Newsfile programme on Saturday, May 25, the outspoken politician urged the public not to overlook the involvement of former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, in the controversial arrangement.

In Mr George’s perspective, Ofori-Atta’s role in the deal cannot be ignored, as he believes the former minister likely sanctioned it and is now attempting to evade responsibility.

“The SML or SMEL deal is a clear example of what Justice Dotse described as a create, loot and share. One thing Ghanaians must bear in mind is that all of these happened with the tacit approval of the then Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta.”

“As usual, he is trying to run under the radar and people are failing to realise, the key cardinal role he played in this entire arrangement,” he stated.

Mr. George also characterized the GRA as a “crime scene”.

“The Ghana Revenue Authority in my humble opinion is a crime scene and is the biggest single purveyor of corruption in our public service. I suggest the dissolution and reconstitution of the whole GRA. The GRA is supposed to be the watchdog in ensuring that nobody evades taxes and in this SML deal, the GRA itself failed to retrieve tax,” he added.

On Wednesday, May 22, President Akufo-Addo released the KPMG audit report on the contentious contract between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML).

This disclosure came after weeks of pressure from Ghanaians, including civil society organizations, demanding transparency regarding the numerous infractions in the contract.

The audit findings revealed that SML owes the GRA GH¢31.88 million in unpaid taxes for eight months of service provision.

This debt includes accrued interest, which is estimated at GH¢18.50 million as of January 31, 2024. All these contracts lacked approval from both the Public Procurement Authority (PPA) and Parliament.

Additionally, the report disclosed that the GRA had six service contracts with SML, contradicting the presidency’s initial claim of only three contracts.

This discrepancy sharply contrasts with information previously stated in a press release by the Communications Director of the Presidency, Eugene Arhin, on April 24.

The revelations have sparked significant public outrage, with many Ghanaians calling for the immediate cancellation of the deal and the prosecution of those responsible.

 

Source: myjoyonline.com

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