The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has summoned former Minister of Health, Dr Bernard Okoe-Boye, over the controversial payment of GH¢20 million as mobilisation funds for a Parliamentary Service Hospital project that has yet to commence.

The summons was issued by the Committee’s Ranking Member, Samuel Atta Mills, who also directed former Administrator of the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF), Irene Naa Torshie Addo, along with the accountant involved in the transaction, to appear before the Committee.

This development follows revelations by the Auditor-General of Ghana on April 1, 2026, indicating that the substantial payment was made despite no physical work being carried out on the hospital project.

According to the Auditor-General’s report presented to the PAC, the payment was processed on December 31, 2024, during the administration of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. The report further revealed that Dr Okoe-Boye signed the contract for the project during his tenure as Health Minister.

Appearing before the Committee on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, the current DACF Administrator, Michael Yamson, attributed the delay in execution to a change in the project’s location—from the parliamentary enclave to the premises of National Security.

However, members of the Committee were not convinced by the explanation. Samuel Atta Mills pressed for greater accountability, questioning both the timeline and the utilisation of the funds.

“Okoe-Boye will also have to appear and let us know. The company that took the money should also appear... What time are they going to build the hospital?” he demanded.

Yamson explained that an agreement between the Ministry of Health and Sienna Services provided for a 15 percent mobilisation payment from a total contract sum of GH¢108 million, of which GH¢20 million has already been disbursed.

“Between the government, specifically the Ministry of Health, and Sienna Services, for the construction of a specialised hospital for Parliament, an agreement was reached to pay 15% mobilisation of GH¢108 million, out of which GH¢20 million was paid,” he stated.

He added that although the contractor has responded to queries regarding how the funds were utilised, concerns remain about the outstanding mobilisation component.

“We have written to Sienna Services, and they have responded to the work that was done with the GH¢20 million. There is an outstanding 15% mobilisation of the GH¢108 million that is due,” Yamson noted.

The PAC is expected to continue its investigations as it seeks clarity and accountability over the stalled project and the use of public funds.

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