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Dr Ammishaddai doesn’t have a contract to be GRA boss; declare him persona non grata – Sam George
Ningo Prampram MP, Sam George is urging Parliament to declare Rev. Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah, the Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), persona non grata.
He contends that since October 2021, the GRA boss has been without a contract with the government after reaching retirement age, implying that he is working unlawfully.
Sam George argues that the continuous tenure of Rev. Dr Owusu-Amoah in office could potentially lead to financial loss for the state if any entity he engages in takes legal action against him.
In an interview with Citi FM on Tuesday, January 30, Sam George revealed his plan to officially write to the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, and the finance committee of Parliament, urging them not to entertain Rev. Dr. Owusu-Amoah in the house any longer.
“I’m writing officially to the President [Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo], and we will demand a response from him.
“I will be raising this with the Speaker [Alban Bagbin] as well as when Parliament reconvenes, drawing the attention of the Speaker and the finance committee to the fact that Dr Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah must be declared persona non grata before PAC.
“We should not entertain someone who has no legal basis. If the government will not do the right thing, Parliament should not entertain GRA again in Parliament.”
GRA Commissioner-General of engaging in ‘dubious and unscrupulous’ contracts, questioning why he has remained at post after reaching retirement age.
“He [GRA boss] has engaged in several dubious and unscrupulous contracts. The whole country knows about the $100 SML contract.
“He has been used to carry out all the illegalities for Ken Ofori-Atta [Finance Minister]. Why have they kept Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah in the post, if not that he’s facilitating corruption and blatant stealing at GRA? This must be a cause of worry for all of us,” he alleged.
Rev. Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah has already admitted that he has been working for two years without a contract.
The GRA Boss came under scrutiny at the Public Accounts Committee sitting on Monday, January 29, 2024, when the Minority in Parliament raised concerns over his retirement.
Source: Myjoyonline.com
Ghana’s First Lady, Lordina Mahama, has made a generous donation to the country’s national female Under-17 and Under-20 teams – Black Maidens and Black Princesses- as they continue preparations for major international assignments.
The donation, made on Friday, May 22, was presented on behalf of the First Lady by the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, at the GFA Technical Centre in Prampram.
The gesture forms part of efforts to motivate and support Ghana’s young female footballers as they prepare to represent the country on the international stage.
The donation included essential food items and toiletries aimed at supporting the welfare and well-being of the players and technical teams.
The donation included cartons of Milo, T-rolls, soft drinks, toiletries, and a range of essential supplies aimed at supporting the welfare of the players, enhancing camp conditions, and easing preparations ahead of their respective assignments.
The Black Maidens are currently engaged in preparations for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers and are set to take on Liberia women’s national under-17 football team in the second-leg encounter in Liberia this weekend.
Meanwhile, the Black Princesses have already secured qualification to the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after overcoming Uganda in the qualifiers, extending Ghana’s remarkable record to eight consecutive appearances at the tournament.
The donation by the First Lady was expected to boost morale within both camps while reinforcing national support for the young female footballers who continue to make the country proud.
The prosecution has officially rested its case in The Republic v Solomon Asamoah & Another, the high-profile legal battle commonly referred to as the “Sky Train” case.
The Deputy Attorney General Justice Srem Sai announced the development, praising the state’s team of hard-working prosecutors for successfully anchoring the state’s evidence before the High Court.
The criminal trial centers on the former Chief Executive Officer and the former Board Chairman of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF).
The duo stands accused of illegally authorizing and paying out US$2 million to a foreign company without obtaining board directives or other mandatory statutory approvals.
State investigators have confirmed that the disbursed millions cannot be found.
Following the closure of the prosecution’s case, the accused persons moved the court for an opportunity to file a submission of no case.
The presiding judge granted the application, ordering the defense to submit their arguments by June 8.
The outcome of the June 8 filings will decide the fate of the trial:
With this, if the judge finds the defense’s submission convincing, the accused will be acquitted and discharged however, If the judge dismisses the submission, the court will order the accused officials to take the stand and explain why they should not face prison sentences.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
