President John Dramani Mahama has ordered the immediate cancellation of all contracts between the government and Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML). The directive follows findings from the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).
The Secretary to the President, Dr. Callistus Mahama, issued the directive in a letter to the Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson. He instructed the minister to take immediate action to terminate every existing agreement with SML.
The OSP recently concluded its probe into revenue assurance contracts between SML and the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). Investigators examined alleged procurement breaches, excessive contract terms, and value-for-money concerns. As a result, the findings raised doubts about the necessity of SML’s role.
At a press conference in Accra on October 30, Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng stated that the investigation found no genuine need for SML’s services. He added that officials secured the contracts through “self-serving patronage, sponsorship, and promotion based on false and unverified claims.”
However, SML rejected the findings. In a statement released on Friday, October 31, 2025, the company said it cooperated fully with the investigation. It also urged the public to rely on verified facts rather than speculation.
“We will submit all relevant documents to the appropriate authorities,” said the company’s Lead Counsel. “We remain proud of our work, the systems that guided it, and the measurable value we created for Ghana.”
Meanwhile, SML described itself as a wholly Ghanaian owned firm with no political ties. The company said its contracts with the GRA operated under a “risk-and-reward” model. It added that the GRA paid for services only after independent verification of results.
