Rans Logistics refunds GH₵19.1million after damning audit findings

The Deputy Finance Minister, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has disclosed that Rans Logistics, a company cited in a special report by the Auditor-General for multiple infractions, has refunded GH₵19.1 million to the state just a week after the report was made public.

The company had been flagged for overpayments linked to grain transportation as well as the disappearance of thousands of tonnes of rice and maize.

The refund comes as Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee continues its probe into the audit findings.

Appearing before the Committee on Monday, March 30, 2026, the Deputy Minister said the repayment highlights the effectiveness of the audit process in safeguarding public funds.

“On March 10, I presented the findings of the audit to Parliament. Exactly a week later, on March 17, one of the companies identified, Rans Logistics, has gone ahead to refund GH₵19.1 million to the state,” he said.

He further revealed that the audit uncovered payments made for more than 7,000 metric tonnes of rice that could not be accounted for.

“We are expecting the value of these 7000 metric tonnes of rice to be reimbursed as well. The Attorney General’s Department is working with his team to recommend the right course of action for all identified infractions,” he added.

Mr Ampem Nyarko emphasised that the primary goal of the audit is to protect public resources.

“This example shows the importance of the audit. It was intended to protect state resources, and it is already beginning to achieve its purpose,” he stated.