Pressure group, OccupyGhana, has formally written to the Bank of Ghana, requesting for copies of contract documents and agreements between the Bank of Ghana (BoG) and Sibton Switch Systems Limited in relation to the Mobile Money Interoperability contract abrogated by the current Government of Ghana.
Vice President Bawumia launched the first mobile money payments interoperability system in Ghana on Thursday 10th May 2018, which is expected to curb the difficulties associated with the traditional banking services, and make the system more accessible.
But the deal seems to be turning into a political game, therefore, OccupyGhana, in a statement signed by a member of the group, Kwaku Segbefia, said “We, additionally, request to be furnished with all relevant documents pertaining to the new contract signed with the Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems Limited (GhIPSS) to execute the Mobile Money Interoperability project.
We further request to be furnished with all related tender documents and legal opinions obtained by you in relation to the above mentioned contracts between you and the two contractors (Sibton Switch and GhIPSS).”
The statement further said, “We count on you to furnish us with the requested contract and tender documents no more than 14 calendar days after the date of issuance of this letter.
We would appreciate it if your good office considers our request under the enshrined citizens’ Right to Information under Article 21 of the 1992 Ghana Constitution.”
By:Newsghana.com.gh
