Project Coordinator for Lightwave eHealth Solutions, Eric Adjei, says the company may be forced to pursue legal action as its dispute with the Ministry of Health over the Lightwave Health Information Management System (LHIMS) continues without resolution.

Speaking on the AM Show on JoyNews, he disclosed that Lightwave has formally submitted documents to the office of the President, the Chief of Staff, and the Ministry of Health, but has received no response.

“We have sent copies to the office of the President through the Chief of Staff and the Ministry of Health, but as we speak, no feedback has been heard,” he said.

Eric Adjei suggested that the lack of engagement from the ministry indicates an unwillingness to involve an independent body to help resolve the matter.

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He added that the company would consider legal action if the situation persists.

“Eventually, will we go to court? Yes, if it gets there, we will,” he noted, explaining that Lightwave must defend its work amid growing public accusations. He added that the dispute “can only be addressed by the courts” if the ministry continues to escalate the matter.

The Ministry of Health has alleged that Lightwave breached aspects of a $100 million contract by failing to connect 950 health facilities to the LHIMS platform.

The sector minister has already referred the matter to the Office of the Special Prosecutor, the Attorney-General, EOCO, and the National Intelligence Bureau for advice.

But Lightwave maintains that the ministry’s actions raise concerns, especially regarding the selection of institutions involved in auditing the project.

Adjei claimed there are “mysteries” surrounding some payments made to the same organisation tasked to audit Lightwave.

“There is a highly possible chance of some judgment debt, and this can only be addressed by the courts,” he warned, insisting that Lightwave has followed due process.

Lightwave says it remains open to dialogue but will defend its reputation should the matter proceed to court.