The SML Contract: A Tale of Delays and Disputes
In a heated exchange, SML's legal representative, Cephas Boyuo, has unleashed a barrage of accusations against former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, painting him as the culprit behind the company's early financial struggles. Boyuo's claims center around a performance-based contract between SML and the government, which he asserts was marred by Ofori-Atta's actions.
Boyuo's narrative begins with a stark statement: 'If there is one person who has been a disservice to SML, it is Ofori-Atta.' He reveals that for the first ten months after the contract's inception, SML received no payments, despite fulfilling its obligations. This delay, he argues, was a direct result of audit requirements that Ofori-Atta imposed, hindering SML's financial stability during its formative phase.
The lawyer further alleges that Ofori-Atta's refusal to grant SML equipment exemptions led to the company shouldering unnecessary costs. He asserts, 'Every piece of equipment that SML brought in, Ken Ofori-Atta refused to give SML an exemption. SML paid for it.' This claim raises questions about Ofori-Atta's potential interest in the firm, which Boyuo vehemently denies, emphasizing SML's independence and its sole ownership by Evans Adusei.
These accusations have ignited a growing controversy surrounding the SML contract. The contract is now under scrutiny by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) for alleged irregularities in the deal between SML and the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). As the story unfolds, the OSP's investigations promise to shed light on the truth behind these financial disputes, leaving the public eagerly awaiting the outcome.
