The Ministry of Health has vehemently denied allegations of paying $34.9 million to Ghana Auto Group Limited for the provision of spare parts.
The accusations, raised by the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, suggested that a procurement deal for ambulance spare parts worth $34 million was a 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 expressed its willingness to support any efforts that will 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,” the statement read. It further emphasized that all documentation covering the transaction is a matter of public record and accessible by the public, reiterating the Ministry’s readiness to support transparency.
The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to establishing a sustainable maintenance regime for all fleets procured for the National Ambulance Service.
“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,” the statement concluded. This assurance aims to maintain public trust and ensure the integrity of the health service infrastructure.
