Mr. Ato Boateng, a high-ranking official at the Ghana Cocoa Board, faced accusations of conflict of interest. He was alleged to have maintained business interests while working at COCOBOD. The Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, Hon. Vincent Ekow Assafuah, made these allegations.
However, official documents show that Mr. Boateng transferred his ownership in Atlas Commodities Ltd. This transfer occurred before he started his work at COCOBOD. The documents confirm he no longer held an interest in the company.
The claims suggested a conflict with his duties at the cocoa board. But the records indicate the allegations might not be accurate. The Ghana Cocoa Board has not yet released a formal statement on the matter.
COCOBOD handles cocoa production and sales in Ghana. Officials are expected to avoid conflicts between their private business and public duties. The disclosed documents aim to clarify Mr. Boateng's position.