{"id":380443,"date":"2017-12-06T06:42:51","date_gmt":"2017-12-06T06:42:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/citifmonline.com\/?p=380443"},"modified":"2017-12-06T11:43:03","modified_gmt":"2017-12-06T11:43:03","slug":"chrajs-findings-vindicate-us-once-again-jinapor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citifmonline.com\/2017\/12\/chrajs-findings-vindicate-us-once-again-jinapor\/","title":{"rendered":"CHRAJ’s findings vindicate us once again \u2013 Jinapor"},"content":{"rendered":"

Deputy Chief of Staff, Abu Jinapor, says he and his colleague Francis Asenso Boakye, feel vindicated once again by the findings of the\u00a0 Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), dismissing allegations of corruption<\/a><\/strong><\/span> leveled against them by Kwame Asare Obeng, aka A-Plus, a sympathizer of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP).<\/p>\n

In September 2017, A-Plus took to Facebook to make what critics described as vague allegations against President Nana Akufo-Addo\u2019s two Deputy Chiefs of Staff, Francis Asenso-Boakye and Abu Jinapor.<\/p>\n

It later emerged that the accusations had to do with the two\u00a0putting pressure on the CEO of Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Dr. Felix Anyah, to give back an on-site revenue-collection contract at the hospital to UniBank after the same contract\u00a0had been terminated.<\/p>\n

The two had subsequently threatened to sue A Plus over these claims. However, following CHRAJ\u2019s findings, Mr. Jinapor indicated that he was no more interested in pursuing the matter in court.<\/p>\n

In a document containing its findings, sighted by Citi News<\/strong>, CHRAJ said it was \u201csatisfied that the evidence does not support the allegations of corruption and abuse of power against Messrs A. Jinapor and Asenso Boakye\u2026 the allegations could not be substantiated whatsoever.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAccordingly, this complaint is hereby dismissed as being without merit and totally unwarranted,\u201d CHRAJ concluded.<\/p>\n

CHRAJ noted that, the \u201crelations between A-Plus and the two Deputy Chiefs of Staff appeared \u201cfrosty\u201d and may have accounted for the allegations Mr. Obeng leveled against the two.<\/p>\n

It noted that \u201ca possible strained relationship between Mr. Kwame Asare Obeng and Mr. Asenso-Boakye might have been extended to Mr. Jinapor as well. That could possibly be the ulterior motive for the allegations Mr. Asare Obeng leveled against the two Deputy Chiefs of Staff.<\/p>\n

[contextly_sidebar id=”WnAQ6PUOAZGGJvQUXdn5f9BMXSh05NWs”]CHRAJ was the second state institution that was tasked to investigate these corruption claims, after the Criminal Investigations Department\u2019s investigation also found the allegations baseless.<\/p>\n

But the CID probe was marred by some controversy over an audio recording said to be a leaked recording of a conversation between the then-Deputy Director of the CID, ACP Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah and A-Plus, in which the police officer was heard advising A-Plus to deny the allegations because he is a member of the NPP.<\/p>\n

Speaking on Eyewitness News,<\/strong> Mr. Jinapor welcomed CHRAJ\u2019s findings, saying they had been vindicated for the second time.<\/p>\n

\u201cI take the view that the combined effect of the CID\u2019s report and CHRAJ\u2019s investigative report has vindicated our reputation and exonerated us in this matter. \u201c<\/p>\n

\u201cWhatever it is, it is refreshing to hear about the outcome of the investigations. I am not surprised because from the very onset, I have always known that the entire brouhaha was much ado about nothing. It is refreshing and comforting that CHRAJ which is an independent body has gone into this matter and come out with a petition.”<\/p>\n

He also indicated that, he had no intentions of suing A-plus over the said claims, despite being cleared by CHRAJ.<\/p>\n

\u201cI do not think that we need the court to make a pronouncement on our integrity. These two investigative reports in my view will settle the matter on that score.”<\/p>\n

Mr. Jinapor further pointed out that he was not interested in seeking for compensation from A-Plus.<\/p>\n

“The second one regarding compensation I am not interested. I believe any lawsuit will be straight forward but I do not want to pursue it. I want to move on with my life\u201d.<\/p>\n

Background to Unibank, Korle bu issues<\/strong><\/p>\n

The onsite banking services at Korle Bu were needed to deal with revenue leaks that had saddled the hospital.<\/p>\n

In 2015, six banks were shortlisted to undergo a competitive selection process where Stanbic Bank emerged first and UniBank was fourth.<\/p>\n

But when the hospital submitted the names of the two banks to the Controller and Accountant General\u2019s Department for approval, issues were raised about weaknesses in UniBank\u2019s operations in two other hospitals.<\/p>\n

Korle Bus still went ahead to sign an MoU\u00a0appointing UniBank to simultaneously collect revenue in the Hospital with Stanbic Bank.<\/p>\n

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Korle Bu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As the two banks started the onsite banking services, the revenue leaks persisted, and the hospital\u2019s management decided to adopt an End-to-End Hospital Revenue Collection Software to integrate and network its operations.<\/p>\n

Stanbic Bank and UniBank were both requested to submit proposals for an End-to-End Hospital Revenue Collection Software in 2015.<\/p>\n

Stanbic Bank successfully presented an efficient software, while UniBank was alleged to have failed to turn up during the two presentation sessions, thus the hospital awarded the contract to Stanbic Bank.<\/p>\n

Unibank, however denied missing the presentation, but said it was sidelined\u00a0by the hospital.<\/p>\n

The End-to-End Hospital Revenue Collection Software was also said to be not compatible with the UniBank\u2019s system, thus the hospital decided to discontinue the MoU with UniBank in order to enable Stanbic Bank to deploy the new software throughout the entire Hospital.<\/p>\n

But this was followed by the hospital rescinding the decision.<\/p>\n

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By: Marian Ansah\/citifmonline.com\/Ghana
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