Accra, Ghana – November 18, 2025 — The High Court in Accra’s Criminal Division has arraigned eight individuals and a company for allegedly influencing the procurement process to secure an unfair advantage in a government contract.
The accused include:
1. Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta, 66, Minister of Finance.
2. Emmanuel Kofi Nti, 66, Acting Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority.
3. Evans Adusei, 62, CEO and beneficial owner of Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited.
4. Ernest Darko Akore.
5. Ammishaddai Owusu-Ampoah.
6. Isaac Crentsil.
7. Kwadwo Damoah.
8. Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited.
The charge sheet (Case No. CR 101066020) lists Count One: conspiracy to commit the criminal offence of directly or indirectly influencing the procurement process to obtain an unfair advantage in awarding a procurement contract. The offence violates:
– Section 23(1) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29).
– Section 92(2)(b) of the Public Procurement Act, 2003 (Act 663).
Particulars of the Offence
The prosecution alleges that:
– Kenneth Ofori-Atta, in his role as Finance Minister, and Emmanuel Nti, as Acting GRA Commissioner-General, conspired with Evans Adusei, the controlling mind of Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited, to manipulate the procurement process.
– The scheme aimed to grant the company an unfair advantage in securing a government contract.
The case was filed on November 18, 2025, at the Superior Court of Judicature, High Court of Justice, Greater Accra Region (Accra – AD 2025).
Legal Context
Ghana’s Public Procurement Act regulates transparent bidding processes to prevent corruption. Section 23(1) of the Criminal Offences Act criminalizes actions that influence procurement for personal gain. If convicted, the accused may face imprisonment or fines.
Government Response
The Attorney-General’s office confirmed the investigation is part of efforts to combat corruption in public procurement. Authorities have pledged transparency in the trial.
The court will next hear the case to determine the merits of the charges.
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