La Bianca Company Limited has rejected the allegations made by the Office of the Special Prosecutor that it has procured customs advance ruling through “influence peddling or trading of influence”.
In a statement, the company noted that although the OSP has not written formally to the company on its findings as required by due process and fair “trial” rules, “we believe that the report findings are at variance with our recollection of events and submissions made to the office.”
“We deny that the company and its Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. Asomah-Hinneh, procured customs advance ruling through ‘influence peddling or trading of influence,’” the statement added.
According to the statement, the company is set to seek redress in court.
“We take the findings of the Office of the Special Prosecutor seriously and have consequently instructed our lawyers to take the necessary action on this matter.
“Over the years, the company has, in accordance with due process, applied for customs advance rulings under the Customs Act 2015 (Act 891). Indeed, over the years, the company has been tax compliant and has discharged all its obligations dutifully.
“Due to the nature of the operations of importers like us, the Ghana Revenue Authority, per Act 891, conducts periodic post clearance audits to determine possible undervaluation or overpayments of taxes,” it said.
It, therefore, assured the general public of its contribution to national development by investing in the value chain, creating jobs, and paying taxes.
