Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has initiated an inquiry into suspected corruption surrounding the procurement procedures for the new headquarters of the Bank of Ghana in Accra.
This investigation was prompted by an official complaint filed by the Member of Parliament for Bawku Central on October 30, citing substantial irregularities in the procurement process for the project.
The complaint specifically points out a significant escalation in the project cost, soaring from USD 121,807,517.94 to USD 222,799,760.55, despite a relatively modest expansion in the scope of work.
In his formal grievance, the MP implicated the Bank’s Governor, Deputy Governors, the Board of Directors, and the project contractor, Goldkey Properties Ltd, as potential suspects in the alleged corrupt practices.
“I hereby make a formal complaint to your office to investigate what I believe to be a case of corruption in the procurement of the new headquarters building of the Bank of Ghana at Ridge in Accra. The suspects in this case include the Governor, Dr Ernest Addison and the Deputy Governors of the Bank of Ghana, namely: (1) Dr Ernest Addisson 1st Deputy Governor; Dr Maxwell Opoku Afari, 2nd Deputy Governor, Mrs ElsieAddo Awadzi.”
“The Members of the Board of Directors should also be investigated. The other suspect is the Chief Executive Officer of Messrs. Goldkey Properties Ltd, who are the contractors. The project consultants supervising the work should also be investigated.”
The MP emphasised the importance of a comprehensive investigation by the OSP to guarantee accountability and transparency in the project.
On Friday, November 17, officials from the OSP visited the MP to document his statement and gather additional details regarding the allegations.
The OSP is currently examining the complaint and the evidence provided by the MP, and its subsequent actions will be determined based on the findings of this review.