The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has declared a former Chef de Cabinet (Technical Advisor) at Ghana’s Ministry of Finance wanted, as part of an ongoing investigation into suspected corruption and corruption-related offences surrounding the controversial Revenue Assurance Contract between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML).
The former high-ranking advisor is suspected of playing a central role in the technical processes that led to the award and execution of the GRA–SML contract. According to sources within the OSP, the individual is being sought for questioning and has failed to present himself to investigators despite several invitations.
This development is part of a broader anti-corruption investigation launched in the aftermath of a KPMG audit ordered in early 2024 by then-President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo—now the former President of Ghana. The audit, which was prompted by public concern and investigative reporting, uncovered significant procedural breaches in the awarding of the contract.
The KPMG report revealed that:
The contract lacked adequate technical and financial justification; It was awarded through single-source procurement without proper PPA approval; Key elements of the contract were executed without parliamentary oversight; And payments were made for services that were either not fully delivered or poorly defined.
Following these findings, the GRA–SML contract was suspended, and the OSP opened a formal investigation. Over the past two months, several individuals have been arrested, including former GRA officials, the CEO of SML, and legal consultants allegedly connected to the drafting and implementation of the contract.
However, the former Chef de Cabinet remains at large.
The OSP has appealed to the public for information on the suspect’s whereabouts and confirmed that a formal warrant has been issued. The office emphasized its commitment to ensuring accountability at all levels of governance, including individuals who operated in advisory or technical roles within government ministries.
The GRA–SML case has come to symbolize growing calls for greater transparency and due diligence in government contracting—especially in deals involving public revenue.
As the investigation deepens, the nation watches closely to see whether this case will mark a turning point in Ghana’s fight against high-level corruption, or simply fade into the long list of unresolved scandals.
