The Pillars of Ghana Cadres, a faction within the National Democratic Congress (NDC), are demanding the immediate arrest of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta.

This call comes after allegations that Ofori-Atta approved a $34.9 million expenditure on spare parts for ambulances, which they argue were overpriced and mishandled.

The controversy emerged following revelations by Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Member of Parliament for North Tongu. Ablakwa disclosed that Ofori-Atta, along with former Health Minister Kweku Agyemang-Manu, facilitated payments to Service Ghana Auto Group Limited for servicing 307 ambulances. Ablakwa claimed that Ofori-Atta directed the Controller and Accountant-General to release $10 million, and suggested that Service Ghana Auto Group Limited has received significant payments for questionable servicing of these ambulances between 2020 and 2023.

The exorbitant cost has raised serious concerns about possible corruption and financial mismanagement. The Pillars of Ghana Cadres have criticized the current administration for what they view as a severe misuse of state funds, calling for a comprehensive investigation and accountability, particularly targeting Ofori-Atta for his role in the approval process.

The situation has further intensified political discourse on governance and accountability in Ghana. Public and political figures alike are calling for a swift, transparent probe into the matter.

In a related development, Ablakwa has suggested that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo's two daughters may be connected to Service Ghana Auto Group Limited. Ablakwa’s recent disclosures, including documents shared on social media, imply that the president’s daughters have business ties with the company, which could have influenced the approval of the deal.

The revelations have sparked a heated debate about potential conflicts of interest and the integrity of the approval process.

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THE US$34.9 MILLION (GHS538 MILLION) AMBULANCE SCANDAL AND HOW SERVICE GHANA AUTO GROUP LIMITED HAS MADE A COOL GHS653MILLION THROUGH INFLATED INVOICES Unimpeachable intercepted documents from Ghana’s Ministry of Finance reveal yet another scandal of ginormous proportions.… pic.twitter.com/QX8iebUr1b— Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa (@S_OkudzetoAblak) July 22, 2024