Charles Adu Boahen, the minister of state in charge of finance, has denied using Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s name, among other things, to buy influence and raise money from investors.
He wrote on Facebook, “I have not participated in this act for which I am being accused.
When the Presidency learned that the Minister had been referenced in the latest exposé by investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas, titled “Galamsey Economy,” which will have its world premiere tonight at the Accra International Conference Centre, the Minister was fired on Monday morning, November 14, 2022.
The vice president, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, is accused of using Mr. Adu Boahen’s name, among other things, to sell influence and extort money from investors.
According to Anas, Mr. Adu Boahen advised undercover journalists posing as businessmen in a hotel in Dubai that they could gain the Vice President’s attention with just a $200,000 token as an appearance fee and a few positions for the Vice President’s siblings in exchange for their support and influence in starting a business in Ghana.
According to the leader of Tiger P.I., the inquiry was meant to look into high-level corruption that threatens investor trust in Ghana.
Dr. Bawumia said shortly before Mr. Adu Boahen was sacked that he need to be fired and looked into if the accusation is genuine.
According to Dr. Bawumia, his integrity is his most prized possession in life, and he will not permit anyone to use his name to carry out unethical acts.
Mr. Adu Boahen continues to maintain his innocence.
He expressed excitement for a thorough inquiry, which he hopes would show that he had not actually committed the alleged crime.
