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Former SSNIT board chair demands CHRAJ findings on “hotels scandal”
September 4, 2026
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Former SSNIT board chair demands CHRAJ findings on “hotels scandal”

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Key Points

  • Former SSNIT Board Chairperson, Elizabeth Ohene, has publicly demanded that the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) release its findings on the controversial SSNIT hotels divestment petition.
  • The petition, filed over two years ago by MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, alleged "stinking corruption" in the proposed sale of a 60% interest in SSNIT-owned hotels.
  • Ohene's open letter to Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie criticizes his recent video remarks which she interprets as discrediting her past administration at SSNIT and praising the current one without full context.
  • She highlights the severe reputational damage she and others suffered due to the corruption allegations and the prolonged absence of CHRAJ's investigative findings.
  • Ohene also questioned the Chief Justice's perceived politicization of his office and urged him to ensure justice by pressing for the public disclosure of the CHRAJ report.

Why This Matters

This issue is critical for Ghana as it directly impacts public trust in key state institutions like SSNIT (managing workers' pensions) and anti-corruption bodies like CHRAJ. The unresolved allegations of corruption and the demand for accountability highlight concerns about governance, the rule of law, and the impartiality of the justice system, which are vital for democratic stability and investor confidence.

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