Audio By Carbonatix
The Bawku Central MP, Mahama Ayariga, has written to the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to inquire of the status of requested investigation into the new Bank of Ghana (BoG) building complex.
Previously, Mr Ayariga had alleged corruption involving the Bank's Governor, Deputy Governors, the Board of Directors, and the project contractor, Goldkey Properties Ltd.
He also raised concerns about the significant increase in the project cost from USD$121,807,517.94 to USD$222,799,760.55, despite a relatively small increase in the scope of work.
In his petition of October 2023, Ayariga emphasised the OSP's authority to investigate the suspected corruption cases, urging transparency in public funds utilisation.
In a subsequent letter to the OSP on Monday, March 11, Ayariga requested an update on the matter.
"This is to follow up on your investigation of the complaint of suspected procurement breaches relating to the new headquarters building of the Bank of Ghana at Ridge, Accra."
"You will recall that in October 2023, I made a formal complaint to your office and requested you to investigate what I believed to be a case of corruption in the procurement of the new headquarters building of the Bank of Ghana at Ridge in Accra."
"The suspects, in this case, included the governor and the deputy governors of the Bank of Ghana, namely; Dr Ernest Kwamina Addison (Governor), Maxwell Opoku-Afari (First Deputy Governor), and Elsie Addo Awadzi (Second Deputy Governor)," excerpts of the statement said.
Latest Stories
-
NPP demands publication of foreign gold buyers, contracts and discounts
3 minutes -
Non-interest finance is for everyone: IFRIG supports BoG’s inclusive financial agenda
10 minutes -
One Africa Securities secures landmark admission into BoG, SEC’s regulatory sandboxes
12 minutes -
Ga Mantse to attend grand Homowo UK festival 2026 in London
14 minutes -
We demand removal of BoG Governor from GoldBod’s board – Amin Adam
16 minutes -
Skytrain Trial: Court rejects Ameyaw Ekumfi’s bid to halt proceedings
30 minutes -
Aggrieved Gold Coast customers petition Mahama over GH¢3.6bn outstanding payments
35 minutes -
ECG loses about 27% of electricity through technical, commercial losses – Engineer
37 minutes -
Declare foreign currency before checking in luggage – Customs cautions travellers
44 minutes -
State of emergency is no ‘magic wand’ for galamsey – Lands Ministry
49 minutes -
Bringing 10 bags of clothes as gifts? Customs explains when duties may apply
50 minutes -
Precious Mawunya-ko appointed PRO for 5th Praise Achievement Awards
53 minutes -
Don’t let poor English define your potential – Prisons Service DG to Ghanaians
54 minutes -
GRIDCo’s operating profit plunges 89% despite net profit surge in 2025
56 minutes -
IGP summons Volta Police Commander over alleged extortion of traders on Aflao–Accra route
57 minutes