Accra, March 25, – The Minority Caucus in Parliament has petitioned key state investigative bodies to examine alleged irregularities surrounding a contract for the renovation of the old Bank of Ghana office.
The petition, submitted to the Office of the Special Prosecutor, the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), and the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), calls for a full-scale investigation into the deal reportedly awarded by the Ghana Gold Board.
According to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Minority, the contract—allegedly awarded to Mr Stan Dogbe, a Deputy Chief of Staff—may have breached established procurement procedures.
Addressing a press briefing in Accra, Mr Anthony Mmieh, Member of Parliament for Odotobri, stressed the need for transparency and accountability in the matter.
“We have petitioned the three institutions to immediately investigate the circumstances under which this contract was awarded. We believe due process may not have been followed,” he said.
He warned that any violation of procurement laws could result in financial loss to the state, insisting that the contract must be scrutinised thoroughly.
“If it is established that the procurement processes were flouted or that the company involved did not meet the required standards, then the contract should be annulled,” Mr Mmieh stated.
He further raised concerns over the possible use of sole sourcing, noting that such a method must strictly comply with legal provisions.
“You cannot allow sole sourcing outside the law. If that has occurred, then the contract must be set aside and the proper procedures followed,” he added.
Mr Mmieh confirmed that all three institutions had acknowledged receipt of the petitions, expressing confidence that the agencies would act promptly and in accordance with the law.
“We expect the relevant bodies to carry out their mandate and communicate their findings as soon as possible,” he said.
GHBUSS
March 25, 2026
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