Fred Kwarteng, former Head of IT at Ghana’s Embassy in Washington D.C., has denied allegations of misconduct, calling his actions transparent and helpful to the public.
Speaking on Asempa FM, Kwarteng rejected claims that he used the embassy’s systems for personal business, which reportedly led to a temporary closure by Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.
“Let’s focus on the benefits people got from the service,” Kwarteng said. “Yes, I built it, and yes, it helped. That should matter.”
He explained that his tech tools made it easier for passport applicants to communicate with the embassy and track documents. According to him, there were no public complaints during his time there.
“Show me one person who said their money or passport was stolen. No one. That’s because the system worked,” he stated.
Kwarteng clarified that his earnings came from two separate roles. “I was paid by the embassy for my job. Other services I created were used by outside clients who paid for communication and delivery help.”
He also claimed senior officials knew about his activities. “If they had a problem with it, they would’ve stopped me,” he added. “Heads of departments are allowed to solve problems. That’s what I did.”
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is still investigating the issue.
