UK Minister of State for Dev’t, Hon Andrew Murrison, has revealed to the Royal African Society that London is the preferred location for corrupt individuals and illegal financing. He also mentioned the government’s plans to collaborate with overseas territories in order to enhance financial transparency.”Respected” Andrew Mitchell said.
He states that the UK is ready to help Ghana in recovering any stolen funds that pass through London.
The white paper talks about dirty money or stolen funds. This happened when David Cameron was the Prime Minister of Britain, and is now the Foreign Minister. As Prime Minister, he focused on fighting world wide corruption and stopping the illegal movement of money.
“I want to say that our two countries are very close and help each other in all areas. If money is stolen from Ghana because of corruption, Britain will support Ghana in trying to get it back. “Around 40% of stolen money and dirty funds from around the world usually go through London or British Overseas Territories. Britain wants to help Ghana if Ghana need sit, the President said in an interview on TV3’s Ghana Tonight on January 31.
Alfred Ocansey and Mr Mitchell sat on the sidelines of the ninth UK-Ghana Business Council meeting in Accra. They both helped to lead the meeting with Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.
The Council members talked about how money is used to help with climate issues around the world. They were happy that Ghana is working to get money to support projects that help with things like reducing carbon emissions,electric vehicles,shipping, and using hydrogen as a fuel.