Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) has officially petitioned President John Dramani Mahama to reconsider the government’s decision to terminate its revenue assurance contract with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). The company maintains that it acted lawfully, transparently, and in the best interest of the state.
The petition comes in the wake of a report by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), which described the SML-GRA contract as irregular and alleged that the deal cost the nation GH¢2.6 billion and US$173 million. Following the report, President Mahama ordered the cancellation of all related contracts.
However, SML has firmly denied the allegations, calling the OSP’s conclusions “misinformed, speculative, and prejudicial.”
Addressing the media on Friday, November 7, SML’s legal representative, Cephas Boyuoh, confirmed that a comprehensive response had been submitted to the President and the Attorney General.
“We presented documentary evidence addressing every point raised by the OSP and provided clarity on the true nature of the agreement between the Ministry of Finance, GRA, and SML,” he explained. “We are confident that upon review, the President and the Attorney General will appreciate the facts and make a fair, independent decision.”
According to SML, the company fully financed its operations without government support and has consistently complied with all regulatory and technical standards. It further stated that it has maintained close collaboration with key state agencies, including the GRA, National Petroleum Authority (NPA), and Ghana Standards Authority (GSA), to ensure transparency and accountability.
SML expressed optimism that the review process will restore public confidence and reaffirm its contribution to Ghana’s revenue mobilisation efforts.
source: Ghanaweb
