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Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has called for the dismissal of Minister of State for Finance, Charles Adu Boahen in reaction to a damaging video being circulated by ace Investigative Journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas.

According to the Vice President in a post on twitter, his attention has been drawn to a video by Anas Aremeyaw Anas (as posted on his social media handle) showing the Minister of State for Finance, Mr. Charles Adu Boahen, apparently using his name, inter alia, to peddle influence and collect money from supposed investors.

"I would like to state that if what the minister is alleged to have said is accuratelycapyured in the video, then his position as a minister of state is untenable. He should be dismissed summarily and investigated," he said.

"I am not aware of any such meeting held by Minister Adu Boahen or a supposed 'appearance fee'. My most cherished asset in life is my integrity and I will not allow anyone to use my name to engage in corrupt activites," he concluded.

Background

Charles Adu Boahen, Minister of State in charge of Finance at the Office of the President, has revealed to Tiger Eye that the Vice President, Dr Mahamadu Bawumia, needs just USD200,000 token as an appearance fee and some positions by an investor for the Vice President’s siblings to get his backing and influence in establishing a business in Ghana.

This revelation was made in a meeting with Tiger Eye investigators, who in an undercover investigation, posed as businessmen, in a hotel room in the United Arab Emirates. This was an investigation into top-level corruption that undermines investor confidence in Ghana.

According to Charles Adu Boahen, the Vice President needs an appearance fee of only USD 200,000 for him to avail himself and offer his support to an investor.

This was when he was asked by the supposed businessmen on how an investor can get the attention of the Vice President and what must be given to him when finally in his presence.

“You mean, like appearance fees and stuff? I mean he, himself (the Vice President), if you give him some (USD) 200,000 or something as a token, as thank you, appreciation, that’s fine. He’s not really, he’s not really (like) that. All he needs is to worry about his campaign money in 2020,” Charles Adu Boahen revealed.

He added that, an investor must also consider opportunities for the siblings of the Vice President for his full support, apart from the USD200,000 appearance fee token to him.

“So, if you come with 3 or 4 projects and you say, we are doing this, we are doing that, (and) we are prepared to write a cheque for this, write a cheque (for that). You see, he has a big family. (The) Vice President has about 5 or 6 brothers and sisters.

The film would be live at 4 pm and 8 pm at the International Conference Centre today.