Lawyer for Adom-Otchere blasts OSP over ‘unreasonable’ bail terms

Legal representative for Paul Adom-Otchere, Nicholas Lenin Anane Agyei, has sharply criticised the bail conditions imposed by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). He described them as excessive, punitive and a veiled attempt to prolong his client’s detention unlawfully. The defence counsel voiced his concerns following the OSP’s decision to demand that Mr Adom-Otchere, […]

CSOs urge Mahama to cancel SML and Agyapa Royalties deals

The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) focused on Extractives, Anti-Corruption, and Good Governance has called on President-elect John Mahama to terminate the Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML) contract. The CSOs argue that the current SML agreement has diverted millions of Ghana Cedis into private hands without yielding sufficient benefits for the nation. They believe ending […]

Full KPMG report: SML deal requires Parliamentary approval for contract enforceability

Accounting and advisory firm, KPMG, has recommended an “orderly resolution” in the contract between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and the Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML), including parliamentary approval. “The contract did not receive parliamentary approval as required by section 33 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (PFMA Act 921). Parliamentary approval should be sought […]

I’ll cancel SML contract if NDC comes to power – Mahama

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Mahama, has pledged to cancel the controversial contract between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML). He said such corrupt agreements would not persist under his administration, as it goes against the nation’s best interests. Mr. Mahama stressed his commitment to enhancing anti-corruption measures and […]

KPMG’s audit report will confirm integrity of our contract with GRA – SML

Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Ltd. (SML) is confident that the ordered audit into its contract with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and the Finance Ministry will vindicate the deal. SML believes that the forthcoming report by KPMG, the firm tasked with conducting the audit, will demonstrate the integrity of the contract in safeguarding the state’s revenue. […]

President Akufo-Addo directs audit into SML/GRA contract; Suspends performance of contract

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has directed an audit into SML/GRA contract and has asked for a suspension of the performance of contract. The Director of Communications at the Presidency, Eugene Arhin made this known in a press statement dated January 2, 2024. The statement was released Tuesday night. President Akufo-Addo has subsequently appointed KPMG […]