Collins Amoah, the former New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary aspirant for Ablekuma Central Constituency, has issued a strong statement denying allegations of tax fraud.
The allegations, which surfaced on January 29, 2025, claim that Amoah was involved in a GH¢800,000 fraud case and that a bench warrant had been issued for his arrest.
Amoah vehemently denies all accusations, dismissing them as politically motivated attacks. In his press statement, he clarified that he was out of the country attending to personal matters when the events in question supposedly took place.
He emphasized that he has not been engaged in any fraudulent activity and expressed regret over the publication, describing it as a deliberate and malicious effort by individuals who view him as a political threat.
“I wish to state that I have not been engaged in any activity of that sort. In fact, I have been out of the jurisdiction attending to some personal pressing issues. The content of the said publication is highly regrettable, unfortunate, and a malicious act of persons who find me a threat to their political ambition,” the statement released on January 29, 2025, read.
“I wish to emphatically state that I do not work with GRA and, as such, would make no such representation. It is also worth mentioning that the GRA has a portal through which all payments are made. It is therefore unfortunate that a businessman who is well-versed in matters relating to tax obligations would allegedly be a complainant who would present such a case to the police in the first place.”
The allegations suggest that Amoah, along with a trader named Solomon Okuley, defrauded a businessman named Mr. Ababio by promising to use their political connections to clear his tax debt with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA).
However, Amoah categorically stated that he does not work with the GRA and has never represented himself in any capacity to facilitate tax settlements.
Amoah pointed out that the GRA operates an online payment portal, making it highly questionable for a businessman well-versed in tax matters to involve himself in such a case.
He assured his supporters that he remains committed to clearing his name and vowed to take all necessary steps to address the false claims.
This public response has further intensified the debate over whether the charges against him are genuine or driven by political rivals attempting to derail his career. The incident also highlights the importance of ethical journalism and the need to protect reputations from unfounded allegations.
EK
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