A Shocking Revelation: Akufo-Addo/Bawumia’s Lavish Spending Spree Exposed – Time for Vigilance!”: Hon Ablakwa

In the midst of the upcoming 2024 elections, a careful examination of newly acquired documents by Hon. Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa has unearthed a disconcerting truth about the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia government’s extravagant spending during the 2020 election campaign.

The revelations paint a picture of profligacy and vulgarity in the pursuit of fantasy projects, demanding our collective vigilance as responsible citizens.

One glaring instance, detailed in the attached documents by Hon.Okudzeto Ablakwa, highlights the government’s questionable priorities.

At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, when global central banks were concentrating on economic recovery, our own Addison-led central bank shockingly allocated resources to the construction of a luxurious 50-bed guest house in Tamale. Even more confounding is the revelation that the project was single-sourced to De Simone Limited at a staggering cost of GHS139.9 million.

The uncovered documents shed light on Dr. Addison’s seemingly hooliganistic penchant for single-source and restricted tendering. What’s more alarming is that not a single procurement under his watch has been competitive, raising serious concerns about transparency and accountability.

The respected Togbe Afede XIV’s recent op-ed, asserting that the Bank of Ghana has failed us, now resonates more than ever. It’s a stark reminder of the responsibility we hold as citizens to scrutinize and question those in power.

The irony is hard to miss – the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia duo, once vocal critics of single-source procurements in opposition, have now become champions of grand single-source projects, abandoning their principles and scruples.

Further investigation reveals that payments for other controversial projects, such as the US$450 million National Cathedral and the US$222.7 million BoG Head Office, commenced during the 2020 electioneering campaign. This pattern raises suspicions of a deliberate strategy to push through costly initiatives amid the political fervor.

As we approach the December 7 elections, it is incumbent upon us to be vigilant and halt what seems to be a continuation of “lootocratic” schemes. Our duty as patriotic citizens is to demand accountability, transparency, and adherence to principles.