Mixed Reactions As Paul Adom Otchere Reveals 34k Was Used To Purchase Christmas Tree And Not 84k For Kotoka Int. Airport

President Akufo-Addo recently appointed Metro TV journalist, Paul Adom-Otchere as Board Chairman and of the Ghana Airports Company.

As part of his duties, he helped the company in purchasing some Christmas Trees.

But there’s been a controversy on social media after the amount used in purchasing the Christmas tree popped. It was reported that a whopping sum of 84k Cedis was used in purchasing the tree.

But reacting to this in a latest post on his Facebook page, Paul Adom Otchere, the new Board Chairman of GACL listed the amounts of money used and what each money was used to purchase including the Christmas tree.

He wrote in a long post; “Dear folks, my attention has been drawn to a social media post (herein attached ) grossly misrepresenting facts about Christmas inspirations that were mounted at the Kotoko International Airport.

Here are the facts:

FACT: The Ghana Airports Company Limited has for many years mounted Christmas inspirations around the terminal area to create a festive atmosphere for passengers and their families coming into the country.

FACT : The total expenditure of 2021 is the lowest since 2016.

FACT : Two separate suppliers were invited to submit bids. The bids were discussed and discounts obtained. ( We are grateful to Jandel Limited and Favors and Arts)

FACT : The beautiful Christmas tree standing at Terminal 3 and 3 others altogether cost GHC 34,000, which was graciously provided by Jandel Limited at a heavy discount. (We thank Jandel Limited)

FACT : The other inspirations were provided by Favors and Arts for a total cost of GHC 84,000 out of which GHC 50,000 was obtained via sponsorship.

FACT: All salaries and or bonuses due staff for December have been paid.

It is ridiculous for anyone to say that the invoices from these two reputable companies were issued in the name of the Board Chairman, that just means the author of such spurious allegations has insufficient acquaintance with corporate workings.

We will like to urge the general public to disregard these unfounded allegations. The GACL has a fully operational corporate affairs department that is able to attend to all public enquiries.

We will like to assure the general public that we are fiercely committed to support the Hon Minister of Transport to achieve President Akufo-Addo’s vision for the airport, the vision contained in clear directions is to “make all Ghana airports an important symbol for our national development agenda”.

That is our focus for which we require prayers and support . Amen”

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