Accusations of tax evasion have emerged against Secretary to Akufo-Addo, Mr. Asante Bediatuo, and Nigerian wife, Sarah Mary Olufemi Adetola, according to Ghana Crimes.
Ghana Crimes in a X post indicated that, the couple’s business, Le Concierge Club, located at the new Kotoka International Airport (KIA) Terminal 3 has been in operation for two years, during which it allegedly has not fulfilled its tax obligations for the same period.
Nana Bediatuo Asante who is also the nephew of president Akufo-Addo has recently faced accusations of being involved in negotiations concerning the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR)-Torentco deal.
Tax evasion is a serious offense that undermines the country’s revenue system and public services.
The public awaits an official response from the concerned parties, as well as any actions that relevant authorities may take in light of these accusations.
If proven true, these allegations could have legal implications for Mr. Bediatuo and his wife.
Asante Bediatuo and His Nigerian Wife Not Paying Taxes at Kotoka Terminal 3.
— Ghana Crimes (@GhanaCrimes) February 5, 2024
The duo owns a company called Le Concierge Club at the new Kotoka Terminal 3.
The business has operated for 2yrs and they have not paid tax for the past 2yrs pic.twitter.com/GSJqe1gHse
In response to claims published in The Herald Newspaper, alleging that Torentco is his “baby” and that he is attempting to transfer TOR to another company without charge.
The accusations suggested that Nana Bediatuo Asante engaged in extended negotiations regarding the TOR State Facilit
However, in a prompt reply, Nana Bediatuo Asante’s legal representatives issued a strong rejoinder dated November 28, directed to Larry Dogbey, Managing Editor of The Herald Newspaper.
In the rejoinder, Bediatuo’s lawyers asserted, “Our client does not have any dealings with the subject matter referred to supra, and the same cannot be said to be the baby of our client. Moreover, our client has not haggled with anyone for the said TOR Facility.”