A serious corruption scandal has emerged within Ghana’s highest office, the Jubilee House, involving the alleged illegal sale of government-owned vehicles and excavators at drastically reduced prices.
This controversy has raised significant concerns about the management and oversight of government assets at the seat of power.
At the center of this scandal is Dominic Oppong Adjei, the Director of Transport and Logistics at the Jubilee House.
Dominic Oppong Adjei is accused of leading a corrupt scheme that involved selling 18 excavators and 16 Toyota Land Cruisers to a Chinese national, Zhang Feng.
These transactions, which have sparked outrage, were reportedly conducted at suspiciously low prices, amounting to a total of GH¢68 million for the vehicles.
Documents obtained reveal that the vehicles were sold under the guise of Section 1348(6) of the Customs (Control and Management) Act, Cap. 15.05, which governs the disposal of goods.
This law allows for the sale of goods by acceptance of a bid form, as directed by the Comptroller of Customs and the Ghana Jubilee House.
However, the sale prices—GH¢2 million per vehicle—raise serious questions about the integrity of the process and whether it was conducted in the best interest of the state.
The vehicles in question, which include various models of Toyota Land Cruisers, were sold with specific chassis numbers recorded in official documents.
Toyota Landcruiser with Chassis No. JTEF411F970037690
Toyota Landcruiser with Chassis No. JTEBE11F300976708
Toyota Landcruiser with Chassis No. JTMAABBEAN4004323
Landcruiser Diesel with Chassis No. GR4879-23
Landcruiser V8 with Chassis No. JTMNY051J5114049809
Landcruiser V8 with Chassis No. JTLBV9F596X241834
Landcruiser – GB1927924
Landcruiser V8 Diesel with Chassis No. JTEBH3FJ605038700
These transactions were allegedly signed and witnessed by Yakubu Mohammed and Clement Wilkinson, further implicating them in the scandal.
It has also come to light that several Ghanaian nationals, including some Municipal Chief Executives (MCEs), were used as fronts in these deals to obscure the involvement of the Chinese buyer.
This use of intermediaries has deepened the controversy, as it suggests a deliberate attempt to cover up the illegal sale of government assets.
The revelations have sparked widespread public outrage, with many Ghanaians calling for a thorough investigation into the matter.
There are concerns that the transactions represent a broader pattern of corruption within the government, where valuable state assets are being sold off at ‘donkomi’ prices—a local term used to describe items sold at ridiculously low prices.
Civil society groups and anti-corruption advocates are demanding immediate action from the government.
They have called for the suspension and investigation of all individuals involved, including Dominic Oppong Adjei, Yakubu Mohammed, and Clement Wilkinson.
There are also calls for a review of the processes surrounding the disposal of government assets to prevent future occurrences.
As of now, there has been no official response from the government or the Jubilee House regarding the allegations.
However, the pressure is mounting for President Nana Akufo-Addo’s administration to address the issue transparently and ensure that those found guilty are held accountable.
This scandal at the Jubilee House underscores the persistent issues of corruption and mismanagement within the government.
The alleged sale of vehicles and excavators at bargain prices not only deprives the state of valuable resources but also erodes public trust in the government’s ability to manage the nation’s assets.
As our investigations unfold, the Ghanaian public will be watching closely to see if justice will be served and if the rot within the presidency will be addressed.
