Former Minister for Trade and Industry, Kobina Tahir Hammond, has rejected claims of fictitious debt linked to the One District One Factory program. He described these allegations as untrue.
The controversy surrounds findings in a Bank Transfer Advice report submitted to Parliament. This report links an alleged debt of GH¢89.4 million to the program.
Minister Hammond stated the claims were a deliberate attempt to harm his reputation. He finds the allegations 'preposterous'.
He has demanded that the report be withdrawn from Parliament. He has also threatened to take legal action if his demand is not met.
Details about the specific content of the report or the involved parties were not immediately available.
The Ministry of Finance or Attorney General's office has not yet commented on the former minister's statements or the report itself.
Legal experts note that such threats can lead to further investigations or parliamentary inquiries.
The outcome of this dispute could impact ongoing evaluations of government projects.