North Tongu Member of Parliament Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has told the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) to be swift in handling the petition that he filed against the move to sell the hotels belonging to the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT).
Mr Ablakwa said time is of the essence hence the need for the probe to be expedited.
“Time is of the essence so CHRAJ must expedite the probe,” he said on the Key Points on TV3 Saturday, May 24.
He states that there is everything wrong with the move to sale the hotels.
Ablakwa had petitioned against the sale of six hotels including Labadi Beach Hotel, La Palm Royal Beach Resort, Elmina Beach Resort, Ridge Royal Hotel, Busua Beach Resort
Ablakwa is also seeking an investigation into various allegations, including conflict of interest, abuse of power, lack of due process, procurement breaches, cronyism, and graft.
“I have also drawn attention to blatant violations of Article 78(3) and 98(2) of the 1992 Constitution as diligent checks from Parliament’s Committee on Office of Profit reveal that Hon. Bryan Acheampong has not applied and does not have the permission of the Speaker of Parliament to hold an office of profit,” he said.
SSNIT had stated that it is seeking to partner with a strategic investor to raise capital to invest in the hotels, and also assist in their management.
SSNIT in responding to Mr Ablakwa said the primary objective of finding a strategic investor is to increase efficiency, profitability, shareholder value, and the long-term sustainability of the SSNIT Pension Scheme.
But a statement issued by SSNIT management said “The Trust is seeking to partner a strategic investor to raise capital to invest in the hotels, and also assist in their management. 2. The primary objective of finding a strategic investor is to increase efficiency, profitability, shareholder value, and the long-term sustainability of the SSNIT
Pension Scheme.
