MoH denies $34.9m payment to Service Ghana Auto Group for spare parts

The Ministry of Health has strongly disputed paying $34.9 million to Ghana Auto Group Limited for spare parts.

Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, a Member of Parliament for North Tongu, accused former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, former Health Minister Kwaku Agyeman-Manu, and the private company of colluding to defraud the state over a $34 million procurement deal for ambulance spare parts.

In a statement issued on Thursday, July 25, the Ministry of Health refuted these charges and stated that it is happy to help any initiatives that may bring further clarity to the situation.

"The Ministry of Health would like to explain that the Service Provider, Ghana Auto Group Limited, has not been paid the amount of $34.9m 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 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.”

Source: Lead News Online