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CHRAJ Clears Reverend Victor Kusi-Boateng of Multiple Passport Allegations

Monday, 25 November 2024 | Ghana

CHRAJ Clears Reverend Victor Kusi-Boateng of Multiple Passport Allegations
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has exonerated Reverend Victor Kusi-Boateng, Secretary of the National Cathedral Board of Trustees, over allegations that he holds two passports with different names. The allegations were brought forward by Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Member of Parliament for North Tongu, who petitioned CHRAJ in January 2023 to investigate what he described as conflict of interest and criminal dealings involving the reverend.

In its findings, CHRAJ clarified that Reverend Kusi-Boateng possesses only one passport under the name Kwabena Adu Gyamfi and has never been issued another passport under the name Kusi-Boateng, as alleged. This dispelled earlier claims of multiple identities made in the petition.

The petition also accused Reverend Kusi-Boateng of transferring GH¢2.6 million from the National Cathedral Secretariat to JNS Talent Centre Limited, a company reportedly linked to him under his secondary identity as Kwabena Adu Gyamfi. CHRAJ's report confirmed the transfer but clarified that the funds were repayments for payments made by Rev. Kusi-Boateng to contractors on behalf of the National Cathedral Secretariat, which was then facing financial challenges.

While the commission cleared Rev. Kusi-Boateng of wrongdoing in this matter, it highlighted broader issues with the National Cathedral project. It recommended investigations and possible prosecution of the Board of Trustees for their management of the project’s finances.

CHRAJ also urged the Auditor-General to conduct a forensic audit of the National Cathedral project, covering all activities from its inception to date. Among its findings, the commission discovered procurement irregularities in the award of a construction contract to Ribade Company Limited. CHRAJ stated that the contract breached the Public Procurement Act, deeming it illegal and recommending its cancellation.

The commission further noted that these procurement breaches raised "reasonable suspicion of corruption and corruption-related offences" concerning the contract with Ribade Company Limited.

This development has sparked renewed calls for accountability regarding the management of the National Cathedral project, a venture that has faced multiple controversies since its announcement. CHRAJ’s recommendations are expected to serve as a roadmap for addressing concerns surrounding the project and restoring public trust in its governance.

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