Kwabena Bobie Ansah, a pro-National Democratic Congress (NDC) journalist, has called on the former Board Chairman of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL), Paul Adom-Otchere, to explain the widely publicized Christmas tree procurement scandal that rocked his tenure.

Responding to recent claims by Adom-Otchere against the Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A Plus, Bobie Ansah, in a social media post, questioned Adom-Otchere’s integrity and further demanded that he disclose his “sexual status.”

“Paul Adom-Otchere, I just saw one of your rant videos against A Plus on social media, and I asked myself, when are you going to explain your Christmas tree thievery allegations and your sexual status to Ghanaians?” Bobie wrote.

In response, Adom-Otchere dismissed the accusations, stating that the journalist had not read the official report on the matter.

He clarified that the issue was formally investigated by the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), which issued a 15-page report on the case.

“Eiii Bobie, what is sexual status? Herr, you … oo… Sexual status paa? So, what is the actual question? Please ask it with boldness,” Adom-Otchere replied.

“As for the Christmas tree, you guys took the matter to CHRAJ, and there is a 15-page report by the Commissioner. So please refer to it… the media must read, abii?” he added.

Adom-Otchere further accused Bobie Ansah of turning a blind eye to more pressing issues, such as the alleged disbursement of GH¢400,000 to MPs for constituency projects.

“I see also that you don’t care about MPs chopping a whopping GH¢400,000 of taxpayers’ money for nothing. I thought you were a patriot. I’m shocked, but maybe I shouldn’t be. I should know better,” he stated.

He added, “Have a great day, and let’s play soccer at Jorwulu Park tonight. Bye.”

CHRAJ cleared Paul Adom-Otchere of any serious wrongdoing regarding the procurement of Christmas decorations for the Ghana Airports Company in 2021.

He was investigated following a petition filed by Sacut Amenga-Etego, who accused him of breaching the Public Procurement Law and other governance principles.

In its report dated October 30, 2023, and signed by Commissioner Joseph Whittal, CHRAJ acknowledged that Adom-Otchere requested an invoice from one of the suppliers, Favours and Arts, in the joint names of himself and GACL, a move it described as a “minor breach” of the Public Procurement Act (Act 663).

However, the Commission found no evidence to support allegations of broader violations or misconduct and concluded that there was no substantial breach of procurement or corporate governance laws.

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