Ghana: Marine Drive Project fund, GH¢387,196, used for AFRIMA, Kundum Festival – Auditor General’s Report

The Auditor-General has revealed that funds meant for the Marine Drive Project were misapplied by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture under the leadership of Catherine Afeku.

The amount, GH¢387,196.00 was used for the celebration of the 2018 All Africa Music Awards [AFRIMA], Kundum Festival, and other activities.

“In contravention of Section 7 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 [Act 921], we noted that funds meant for the Marine Drive project amounting to GH¢387,196.00 were misapplied for the celebration of AFRIMA, Kundum Festival, and other activities,” parts of the Auditor General’s report read.

The details provided showed that an amount of GH¢100,000.00 was paid to Palm Media Ghana Ltd. for the launch of AFRIMA 2018 which was held from May 17, 2018, to May 19, 2018.

Also, GH¢200,000 was released to support Kundum Festival held from September 1 to 9, 2018.

What was not revealed however were the various outstanding debts owed to various hotels, travel agents, tour operators among others.

Source: MyJoyOnline.com