Evatex Logistics Restricted, the corporate named within the controversial income assurance contract with the Ghana Airports Firm Restricted (GACL), has responded to the allegations levelled in opposition to it.
In response to the corporate, the contract was clear, and at no level had been established protocols bypassed.
In a press release issued via its legal professionals and dated 4 August, Evatex Logistics refuted claims that it lacked the competence to execute the contract or that due course of was not adopted. The assertion famous that, opposite to allegations of being a proxy or working exterior authorized procedures, the corporate’s engagement with GACL adopted a completely clear and legally compliant course of.
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The corporate defined that the venture originated from an audit performed by DevNest Techniques, which uncovered under-reporting in cargo revenues. Upon finishing the audit and citing an absence of sources to implement the venture, DevNest voluntarily really useful Evatex Logistics Ltd., noting its capability to execute the contract.
Evatex said that it subsequently submitted a performance-based proposal on to GACL administration, providing to completely fund and implement the venture at no upfront value to the corporate.
The corporate maintained that each one its engagements had been clear:
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Following Board overview of the proposal, GACL secured single-source approval from the Public Procurement Authority (PPA), as required by regulation. At no time did Evatex bypass established protocols. All engagements had been performed through formal channels and with full transparency.
It additional clarified:
Evatex Logistics Ltd. emphasises its independence from any third-party entity. It’s a firm by itself and asserts its standing as an entirely Ghanaian-owned enterprise with over 20 years of expertise. Any consultants engaged had been employed on advantage and don’t compromise the corporate’s independence.
Evatex additionally expressed its willingness to cooperate with investigations, stating that it’s assured that each one information will affirm the integrity of the contract award course of.
Nevertheless, the corporate cautioned the general public in opposition to making defamatory remarks, warning that authorized motion could also be taken in response to false or damaging statements.
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In the meantime, the Workplace of the Particular Prosecutor (OSP) has commenced investigations into the matter. On Thursday, 31 July, the OSP interviewed and formally charged Mr Paul Adom-Otchere, together with two others: Otchere Kwame Baffour Awuah, Group Government of Business Companies at GACL, and Albert Adjetey Adjei-Laryea, Chief Government Officer of DevNest Techniques.
