SML received GH¢1.4bn from GRA, not the GH¢1bn Akufo-Addo stated – KPMG Report

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has disbursed GH¢1,400,202,403.56 to Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Ltd (SML) between 2018 and 2023 for three out of six service contracts, despite lacking Public Procurement Authority (PPA) approval.

This figure, revealed in a KPMG report released by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, contrasts with the previously stated GH¢1,061,054,778.00.

An investigation by The Fourth Estate uncovered contract irregularities and discrepancies in SML's service claims, prompting President Akufo-Addo to commission a comprehensive KPMG audit.

Despite these issues, Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta sought to expand SML's contracts in 2023, leading to their suspension following public outcry.

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