Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has submitted a petition to the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) with the aim of stopping an imminent payment of $24.9 million in a controversial ambulance spare parts deal involving Service Ghana Auto Group Limited.

This petition follows allegations by Ablakwa of possible corruption and conflict of interest involving President Akufo-Addo’s two daughters, who are allegedly linked to Service Ghana Auto Group Limited.

However, the OSP is yet to publicly acknowledge receipt of the petition and announce its interest in investigating the issue that has gained national attention.

Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Monday, July 24, Mr Ablakwa confirmed that his petition includes all relevant letters, information, and documentation related to the deal.

The company is at the centre of the $34.9 million deal, of which $10 million has already been approved by former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta.

“I can confirm to you that all the letters, information, and documentation we have gathered on this matter and conflict of interest links have been added to the petition that we have submitted to the Office of the Special Prosecutor. And we hope that the OSP will be allowed the free hand to look into this matter,” Ablakwa stated on Wednesday.

Ablakwa stressed the urgency of halting the additional $24.9 million payment, which follows an initial $10 million payment.

“What we are aiming to achieve immediately is to stop that imminent additional payment," he said. "At the end of the day, it is to protect the public purse,” he emphasized.

The legislator also highlighted the critical needs within the health sector, arguing that the funds could be better utilized.

“If it is about spending $34.9 million in the health sector, there are so many other priorities; lack of MRIs, lack of X-rays, lack of incubators, we still have the no-bed syndrome, and many hospitals are struggling to cope.

“Health practitioners are complaining about the total neglect of hospitals in terms of equipping them. So this is money we can save for our doctors and nurses to have the equipment and tools they need to save lives,” he asserted.