Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML), the company involved in a revenue assurance contract with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), says it operates within the confines of Ghana's laws.

SML states that it collaborates with international partners in fulfilling its duties and obligations to GRA.

The company emphasises that it strictly adheres to legal procedures and does not engage in any illegal activities, making any accusations against them baseless.

In an appearance on JoyNews' Newsfile program on Saturday, April 27, Serwaa Sarpong, the head of Support Management at SML, responded to the President's comments on the KPMG audit report.

She insisted that the report exonerates them.

According to Sarpong, the services provided by SML are unique and contribute positively to the country. She believes that their efforts should be acknowledged and commended.

"A contract can go back and forth when it is not getting done properly but it doesn’t make it illegal. It doesn’t make it bad. It is like writing a thesis or even getting a visa.

"You can be bounced many times and when you submit the needed requirements, they give it to you. One other thing I must state where is that we operate legally in the country and collaborate with international partners," she said.

KPMG, a reputable auditing firm, has completed and submitted its report on the contract between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML) to President Akufo-Addo.

The audit was initiated by the President on January 2, 2024, following an expose by the Fourth Estate. Originally set to be completed by January 16, 2024, the deadline was extended to February 23, 2024, due to certain circumstances.

According to the audit findings, SML has received a total of GH¢1,061,054,778 since 2018 while only partially fulfilling its obligations under the contract.

However, SML has challenged this finding, asserting that the report as a whole justifies the contract.