In a recent Facebook post, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Member of Parliament for North Tongu, has ignited fresh controversy surrounding the procurement of ambulances under the Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo government.
Ablakwa alleges that Stephen Okoro, identified as the son-in-law of President Akufo-Addo, played a pivotal role in what he describes as a “stinking” $34.9 million ambulance spare parts deal.
Ablakwa’s post reads, “Unimpeachable, irrefutable and irreproachable parliamentary oversight has finally smoked out the hidden characters behind the procurement of President Akufo-Addo’s flagship 307 ambulances.”
According to Ablakwa, the same individuals involved in the controversial spare parts deal were awarded opaque contracts worth $54.3 million to procure the ambulances.
He continues, “For the avoidance of doubt, the same President Akufo-Addo’s daughters’ business partners and close associates were the same guys hurriedly selected to import the ambulances under extremely shady and disgraceful circumstances.”
Ablakwa claims that the procurement process was marked by gross inflation, alleging that the ambulances, which should have cost $24.56 million based on unit prices, were instead procured for $54.3 million — an inflation of $29.74 million.
Ablakwa’s scrutiny revealed that companies including Elok Consult and Services Limited, BEFT Engineering Works Limited, and others formed shortly after Akufo-Addo’s assumption of office in 2017, were involved in the procurement.
Of particular note is Elok Consult, where Stephen Okoro, who Ablakwa identifies as the individual who gave President Akufo-Addo his first granddaughter, holds a directorial position alongside Solomon Okereke.
In response to inquiries regarding the spare parts deal, the Health Ministry has emphasized the necessity and transparency of their actions. They assert that all procurement processes adhere strictly to legal frameworks and are subject to thorough auditing procedures to ensure accountability and efficiency in public spending.
The revelations made by Ablakwa have sparked public outcry and calls for further investigation into the procurement processes under scrutiny.
As debates intensify, stakeholders await concrete actions from government authorities to address the allegations and restore public confidence in governance and accountability.
HOW THE SAME AKUFO-ADDO’S AMBULANCE SPARE PARTS CABAL USED DIFFERENT COMPANIES TO PROCURE THE 307 WILDLY INFLATED AMBULANCES IN A US$108MILLION HEIST
Unimpeachable, irrefutable and irreproachable parliamentary oversight has finally smoked out the hidden characters behind the… pic.twitter.com/TuRcqO0PXY
— Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa (@S_OkudzetoAblak) July 30, 2024
Source: tigpost.com
