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The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has found former Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Commissioner-General Rev. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah and three companies liable for procurement breaches and corruption that resulted in a financial loss of $826,551 (approximately GHS 8,971,933.43) to the state.
The CHRAJ investigation, prompted by a complaint filed by the Movement for Truth and Accountability (MFTA) in August 2022, revealed that the contract for the supply of vehicles and logistics to the GRA was tainted with fraud and corruption, with vehicle prices inflated. Rev. Owusu-Amoah, as the Entity Head, cannot escape liability as he supervised the execution of the contract.
The investigation found that the action of Rev. Owusu-Amoah caused financial loss to the state in the sum of $826,551.00 or GHS 8,971,933.43. Moreover, two companies, Telinno Ghana Limited and Sajel Motors and Trading Company Limited, were found to be non-compliant with tax regulations and lacked verifiable business addresses.
CHRAJ has recommended that Rev. Owusu-Amoah be disqualified from holding any public office for a period of five years. The Commission has also referred the former GRA boss and directors of the three companies to the Attorney-General for possible prosecution and recovery of the lost funds. Additionally, the PPA Board has been advised to debar the impugned companies from doing any business with the state and its international agencies.
The Commission’s findings underscore the need for strict adherence to procurement rules and regulations in public contracting, and the importance of ensuring transparency and accountability in public office. The case highlights the significance of good governance and the consequences of corruption and procurement breaches in the public sector.
