Former Minister of Trade and Industry, Kobina Tahir Hammond, has stated he will pursue legal action concerning a recent report. The report by the Auditor-General has drawn his attention due to certain financial matters.
Mr. Hammond denies all allegations made in the Auditor-General's report. He described the claims as untrue during an interview.
The former minister intends to file legal proceedings against the Finance Minister and the Auditor-General. This action follows his review of the report's findings.
The report from the Auditor-General supposedly implicates Mr. Hammond in alleged wrongful financial dealings. Details of these are not fully public.
Mr. Hammond's announcement came during an interview on Ekosii Sen. He used this platform to address the allegations directly.
He maintains his innocence and has expressed his intent to clear his name through the courts.
The Auditor-General's office has produced the report in question. The Finance Ministry is also named in Mr. Hammond's planned legal action.
Further details on the specific financial transactions and the Auditor-General's findings are awaited.