President John Dramani Mahama contravened the gift policy with regards to his decision to accept a ford vehicle gift from a Burkinabe contractor, the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has concluded.
According to CHRAJ, it was satisfied that the gift in question formed part of gifts prohibited under the Gift Policy under the Code of Conduct and that although the evidence show that President Mahama subsequently surrendered the gift to the State, the action nonetheless contravened the gift policy.
That notwithstanding, the commission has also concluded that the President’s action did not amount to accepting a bribe.
This is because, upon evidence, the President submitted the Ford Expedition gift from the Burkinabe contractor, Mr Djibril Freres Kanazoe to the state.
CHRAJ, however, also established that the President was not culpable of conflict of interest, bribery or fraud in relation to the manner in which the vehicle was given to him.
A 78-page extensive decision by CHRAJ on the matter, a copy of which was available toGraphic Online covered the genesis of the saga from the time the story was aired by Joy FM in June this year, to the various media publications, the subsequent petitions by individuals and groups, and the in-depth investigations by CHRAJ, which included the review of audio and video footages and various extensive interviews with ministers and public servants.
It also included recommendations with the Commission concluding that “full or further investigations into the allegations are not warranted. The allegations therefore, are hereby dismissed.”
Source: Daily Graphic
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The CHRAJ cannot do what it was established to do? This is a sad day for Ghana. I miss Emile Short and Anna Bossmsn .
I am not surprise at all of the outcome of this investigation. Africa has a long way to go. When can we call a spade a spade? We all contribute to corruption because we worship our leaders and glorify wrong doing. It is interesting how laws can be twisted in favour of those in Authority. There will surely be accountability for nation wreckers one day. May God be our helper.
Mr. Richard Quayson (Acting Commissioner) is not bold enough about his decision. Because of your position you cant called spade-a-Spade. We don't have honest leaders in Ghana.
so you too have sold your conscience to JM?
Does it mean one can sell cocain and give the proceeds to the state. Don't twist the laws to suit individuals per their positions.
So CHRAJ is telling Ghanaians that if you steal somebody's money and give to the State it becomes legal just because you didn't spend the money. God save Ghana. Suprem court not bold enough Parliament not bold enough and CHRAJ not bold enough. Where do we turn to oh Lord.
JM they will insult you, they will envy you, but all I will tell you is JM Toaso***
Will you burn the HAND that feed you? Concert-Party!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What do Ghanaians expected a commissioner in acting position to do? He will soon be confirm as substantive. hmmm Blackman for u. if u can't convince them confuse them.
Am so sad even our institutions cannot be trusted.Institutional dishonesty is our biggest problem as a country.I am a floater but l think l want to vote for a change.