The Ministry of Health has firmly refuted claims of a $34.9 million payment to Ghana Auto Group Limited for ambulance spare parts, labelling the allegations as unfounded.
The accusations, made by Member of Parliament Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, alleged that a procurement deal involving spare parts worth $34 million constituted a scheme between former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, former Health Minister Kwaku Agyeman-Manu, and the private company to defraud the state.
In a statement issued on Thursday, July 25, the Ministry of Health clarified that Ghana Auto Group Limited has not received the reported amount. The Ministry emphasized that all related documentation is publicly accessible and expressed openness to any investigations to resolve the issue.
“The Ministry of Health would like to clarify that Ghana Auto Group Limited has not been paid an amount of $34.9 million as widely reported,” the statement read. “All documentation related to 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 to bring further clarity to this issue in the public’s interest.”
The Ministry also reiterated its commitment to maintaining a sustainable maintenance regime for the National Ambulance Service fleet to ensure reliable and efficient emergency medical services.
