Outgoing President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is under fire for authorizing a staggering GH¢60 million transfer to the Office of the President for what has been described as ‘Special Operations.’
In a shocking revelation, the transaction reportedly made on December 23, 2024, at 4:38 pm has sparked widespread public outcry and calls for accountability.
Outspoken Member of Parliament Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who made the revelation on social media questioned the rationale behind this substantial disbursement, especially with just days left before the Akufo-Addo administration hands over to President-elect John Dramani Mahama.
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Ablakwa has labelled the move as “profligate and unjustifiable,” pointing to unresolved national financial obligations.
He lamented, “This administration owes arrears to critical sectors, including WAEC, CHASS, CETAG, the Free SHS Secretariat, IPPs, and NaBCo beneficiaries. Yet, they prioritize dubious ‘Special Operations’ in the dying days of their tenure.”
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The transfer comes when the nation grapples with an economic crisis marked by ballooning debt and an acute cash crunch.
Many Ghanaians have expressed frustration over what they perceive as a deliberate ploy to drain state resources before the incoming government takes charge.
Civil society organizations and anti-corruption advocates have joined calls for an urgent probe into the transaction.
Some have suggested legislation to curb last-minute expenditures and dubious contracts during political transitions.
No response
The Office of the President has yet to explain the expenditure, fueling suspicions of financial impropriety.
With pressure mounting, Ghanaians eagerly await an official response and assurances that state resources will not be recklessly dissipated.
The outgoing administration faces yet another damning indictment of its handling of public funds as the controversy deepens, leaving a legacy of mistrust and dissatisfaction in its wake.