The Ministry of Health has strongly denied allegations that it paid $34.9 million to Ghana Auto Group Limited for the provision of spare parts.
These accusations were brought forward by Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, who claimed that a procurement deal for ambulance spare parts worth $34 million involved collusion between former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, former Health Minister Kwaku Agyeman-Manu, and the private company to defraud the state.
In a statement dated Thursday, July 25, the Ministry of Health dismissed these allegations and emphasized its willingness to support any efforts that would bring further clarity to the issue.
“The Ministry of Health would like to clarify that the Service Provider, Ghana Auto Group Limited, has not been paid an amount of $34.9 million as widely reported. All documentation covering this transaction is a matter of public record and can be accessed by the public. The Ministry of Health is ready to support any effort that will bring further clarity to this issue in the interest of the public,” the statement read.
The Ministry also reaffirmed its commitment to establishing a sustainable maintenance regime for all fleets procured for the National Ambulance Service, stating, “The Ministry of Health is committed to ensuring a sustainable maintenance regime for all fleets procured for the National Ambulance Service to provide reliable, efficient, and safe emergency medical services.”
