The Ghana National School Feeding Caterers Association has blamed the Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems Limited (GHIPSS), by the Controller and Accountant General’s Department for the delay in payment of monies owed them.
To this end, the association has denied media reports that it has petitioned President Akufo-Addo to shack the Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Sara Adwoa Safo on the basis of incompetence.
There has been media reports suggesting the caterers revealed, the minister’s refusal to sign their order for payment and her unavailability to meet with them as reasons for calling for her removal from office.
But the group, in a statement, stated that it was aware the sector minister had given approval for payment to caterers in all 16 regions, which they were expecting to receive before the close of the week.
The statement which was signed by the president of the association, Asana Salifu, said its leadership was satisfied with the work of the minister so far, citing the comprehensive audit of the workings of the National School Feeding Program right after she was appointed as minister, as example of her good work.
“We therefore categorically condemn the mischievous statements made in the media by some so-called nameless and faceless caterers of our association,” the statement said.
The association assured the minister and her outfit it will continue to work with them to ensure a successful running of the programme.
By: Adua-Saah Abugah