Pressure group OccupyGhana®️ is calling for a "full scale criminal and highly forensic investigations" into how the state lost a whopping GH₵1.4 billion in the loss of over 800-thousand metric tonnes of subsidized fuel.
In a letter to the Chief of Staff Frema Osei Opare, signed by Kwame Segbefia on behalf of OccupyGhana®️, the pressure group said having reviewed the 2017 industry report of the Ghana Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD), they find it "even more troubling", the claim that "these are happening with the connivance and complicity of officials in the Office of the President, in National Security, and in GRA".
According to the group, if the allegation is "true", then "this is completely unacceptable.”
"Also worrying is the allegation that about GH₵5.2 million was lost to the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) from diversions of 230 illegitimately subsidized premix trucks,” OccupyGhana®️ said.
The Pressure Group wants those found culpable to be prosecuted.
Below is the full letter
REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATIONS INTO REPORTED PETROLEUM PRODUCT SMUGGLING, RE-EXPORT AND PREMIX DUMPING, UNLAWFUL PROFITEERING, TAX EVASION AND FINANCIAL REPORTING INCONSISTENCY AT BOST.
OccupyGhana® has received and studied the 2017 industry report of the Ghana Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD). The report, which we believe has been submitted to the Offices of the President and Vice-President as well as Parliament alleges over a dozen infractions and breaches of the law by, and indicts unnamed officials of National Security, the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and the Office of the President.
We note with concern the alleged revenue losses amounting to GH₵ 1.4 billion in the loss of over 800-thousand metric tonnes of subsidized fuel. If true, this is completely unacceptable. Also worrying is the allegation that about GHS 5.2 million was lost to the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) from diversions of 230 illegitimately subsidized premix trucks.
The CBOD alleges losses due to increased smuggling activities along our coasts, under-invoicing, illegal tax and regulatory margins, ESLA under-reporting, Special Petroleum Tax (SPT) transfer pricing, deliberate inefficiencies and illegalities at BOST, unlawful profiteering, tax evasion and export dumping. But what we find even more troubling is the claim that these are happening with the connivance and complicity of officials in the Office of the President, in National Security, and in GRA.
In the interest of the principles of probity, accountability and transparency, we write to request that full scale criminal and highly forensic investigations are conducted into the alleged findings in the CBOD Report. If any persons are found to have engaged in these acts we would urge the prosecution of all criminally culpable elements within the petroleum value chain to the full extent permissible by law, no matter who these culpable elements may be.
Yours faithfully,
Kwaku Segbefia,
For: OccupyGhana®️
Cc:
Office of the Vice-President
Jubilee House
Accra
The Speaker
Parliament of Ghana
Accra
The Minister
Ministry of Energy
Accra
The Chief Executive Officer
National Petroleum Authority
Accra
Source: Peacefmonline.com/Ghana
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Bring the FBI, Ghanaian investigative community is not trusted, therefore the FBI should investigate this issues. Unless Trump is not willing to do so. Akoffo Addo and co,. are stealing our resources, and this is what they come to do, that's why Kuffour did not approved of this Addo. As for his vice, Allah will cut him into pieces. They will rot in Helll)))
When our president finds himself in someone's pocket this is what happens. Kickback expert is Nana Addo
The level of corruption in this govt is unprecedented. Grabbing every at their disposal. Ghana indeed is bleeding. As for Mr. Clearing Agent(Akuffo Addo) he will clear them soon.
Very soon they will talking about increasing the prices of petroleum products, because of rise in crude price. Then the whole economy will go 'haywire'. The 'elite' Ghanaians, the 'better than' the rest of us Ghanaians, will keep enjoying 'free' or 'paid for' fuel for all their 'over four', duty -free , V8s cars.'They' and their 'cronies', the '***barred word*** brigade', who always have car loans beyond their ability to repay.And all those who have forms 'cabals' in the name OMC's,PURC's, TUC's, GPRTU's and the 'faceless' 'Public Interest', 'People's Right Groups'will show up. Just throw dust into our eyes. They keep deceiving the populace to 'oil' their greed. Otherwise how can only about 1 million, public sector workers, be earning or spending over 65% of our GDP. It is about time that the demanded proper stewardship from our leaders.NO MORE INCESSANT FUEL INCREASES FUEL, every other day, in the name of international price hike.U se opur share of crude oil exploited here to benefit Ghanaians.And stop deceiving us. After what is the benefits of exploiting our natural resources, gold,cocoa, timber,and recently oil, if the people get nothing. But are only wallowing in poverty.Go to Okashie, Abossey Okai, Kantamanto,Nsawam, Dorkrochiwa,Asamankese, Tarkwa, Dormaa,Nakpanduri,Hohoe ,Akatsi-Abor to see the suffering of the majority of the people. Our Leaders,dont you have 'feelings',cant you see ? NANA and Bawumia,it was for this ' wickedness, and hardheartedness'in leadership, that saw your predecessors out ooo . Please shine your eyes. Listen to the cry of your people ooh.And you shall live long and your children shall be blessed. The PEOPLE TOO MUST LIVE !
Protecting the public purse indeed!!! Every move of this government is aimed at dissipating public funds!!! See how our national income is wasted on a few greedy beasts!!!
All these money is going down the drain for nothing,and they want to increase VAT to increase the burden of the poor Ghanaian.
Forget tii, they will all be cleared.