Feature Article of Tuesday, 20 June 2017Columnist: DAYBREAKPolitics over paperless portPresident Nana Akufo-AddoDAYBREAK has picked disturbing reports of ongoing scheming along the corridors of power over the future of Ghana’s attempt to operate a completely paperless ports system by September this year. The Ghana Community Network Services Limited (GCNet) and West Blue Consult are the two companies working towards a paperless ports system and both companies have given several assurances and demonstrated the ability to meet the September 1 deadline given by Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia. Indeed several stakeholders including the Parliamentary Select Committee on Finance have expressed expert opinions that what is needed is for all the current systems, GCNet, West Blue, GHAPOHA and others at the ports to integrate their data to start the paperless ports transaction. It is therefore curious to pick credible reports that behind the scenes high-level talks, expensive lobbying and ‘pat-on-the-back’ assurances are ongoing for a new company to be given the contract. DAYBREAK is following the development and would be reporting on the names behind the companies receiving assurances and which big names are giving the assurances.

Source: GhanaWeb June 20, 2017 08:15 UTC