Here’s a bombshell that’s shaking up the corporate world: Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) is pointing fingers directly at former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, claiming he’s the one who derailed their performance-based contract with the government. But here’s where it gets controversial—while Ofori-Atta’s name has been tied to the company in rumors, SML’s lawyer, Cephas Boyuo, insists the minister did more harm than good. And this is the part most people miss: Boyuo reveals that SML went unpaid for the first ten months of their contract, despite fulfilling their obligations.
In a bold statement, Boyuo declared, ‘If there’s one person who’s been a disservice to SML, it’s Ofori-Atta.’ He argues that the minister’s insistence on audit requirements before releasing funds crippled the company’s finances during its critical early phase. To put this in perspective, imagine starting a business and being unable to access revenue for nearly a year—it’s a recipe for disaster. Boyuo also claims Ofori-Atta refused to grant SML exemptions for essential equipment, forcing the company to bear hefty costs out of pocket.
But here’s the twist: Boyuo uses these allegations to debunk rumors of Ofori-Atta’s personal interest in SML, stating emphatically that the company is ‘independent and wholly owned by Evans Adusei.’ This raises a thought-provoking question: If Ofori-Atta wasn’t benefiting personally, why would he allegedly hinder SML’s operations? Could there be another side to this story?
These accusations add fuel to the already fiery controversy surrounding the SML contract, which is currently under investigation by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) for alleged irregularities in the deal with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). As the drama unfolds, one thing is clear: this isn’t just a corporate dispute—it’s a tale of power, politics, and unanswered questions. What do you think? Is Ofori-Atta being unfairly targeted, or is there more to this than meets the eye? Let’s hear your thoughts in the comments!
