The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has criticized the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) for its conclusion that there was no conflict of interest in financial transactions involving the National Cathedral Secretariat and JNS Talent Centre Limited, a company linked to Rev. Kusi Boateng.
Ablakwa raised concerns about a GH¢2.6 million payment made by the Secretariat to JNS Talent Centre, which is associated with Rev. Kusi Boateng, who also goes by the name Kwabena Adu Gyamfi.
In his petition, Ablakwa alleged impropriety and conflict of interest in the transaction.
CHRAJ’s investigation found that JNS Talent Centre provided no services for the payment but deemed it a reimbursement to Rev. Kusi Boateng for advancing funds to contractors during the Secretariat’s financial difficulties. The Commission concluded there was no wrongdoing or conflict of interest.
Speaking on Eyewitness News on Monday, November 25, 2024, Ablakwa described CHRAJ’s findings as “bizarre” and questioned the rationale behind the decision.
“Despite the shocking levels and the lack of records, CHRAJ still manages to conclude that there is no conflict of interest and even says that the only document Kusi Boateng/ Kwabena Adu Gyamfi produced came after the money had already been released.
“Yet CHRAJ manages to say that there is no conflict of interest. I find that really bizarre and I don’t see how CHRAJ really held its credibility to come to this conclusion,” he stated.
Additionally, CHRAJ recommended a forensic audit of the National Cathedral project and a possible prosecution of its trustees, following an investigation into alleged corruption and abuse of power.
CHRAJ clears Rev. Kusi Boateng of dual identity and financial misconduct allegations
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