Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) has dismissed claims made by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) that suggest there are irregularities and underperformance in its revenue assurance contracts with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA).
In a statement released on Friday, October 31, 2025, SML asserted that it has fully complied with all lawful investigations and called for public discussions to be grounded in verified facts rather than mere speculation.
“We will submit all pertinent documents to the appropriate authorities. We take pride in the work accomplished, the controls that were in place, and the measurable value generated for Ghana,” stated the company’s Lead Counsel.
“The rule of law serves as our guiding principle. Fairness, transparency, and evidence should steer the national dialogue,” remarked the Chief Executive Officer.
SML emphasized that it is a fully Ghanaian-owned entity with no affiliations to political or public offices. It clarified that its collaboration with the GRA operates under a risk-and-reward service framework designed to enhance national revenue mobilization through specific, measurable outcomes.
The company indicated that it offered transaction audit, external price verification, and downstream petroleum measurement audit services — all conducted under the supervision of the GRA — and that payments were only processed after results were confirmed.
“All payments were contingent upon verified deliverables and measurable outcomes. Oversight mechanisms included technical validation, data and report reconciliation, and documentary confirmation prior to any payment being made,” the statement elaborated.
SML challenged the OSP’s claim that GH¢125 million was to be reclaimed by the state, asserting that official records indicate otherwise. “In fact, the State owes SML,” the statement highlighted, noting that the company’s systems have generated over GH¢20 billion in verified revenue for the state and increased taxable petroleum volumes by 92 percent.
The company also rejected assertions of duplicating government functions, clarifying that its technology improves transparency in the management of petroleum and customs revenue rather than substituting existing state agencies.
SML additionally refuted claims connecting it to the now-defunct West Blue Consulting contract, specifying that “it was Ghana Link’s ICUMS, not SML, that took over from the West Blue system.”
The company further denied the OSP’s implication of deceit concerning its name change, asserting that the transition from Strategic Mobilization Enhancement Limited (SMEL) to Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML) was a legitimate corporate rebranding initiative.
SML reiterated its dedication to aiding Ghana’s revenue mobilization efforts through “technology, transparency, and professional integrity,” highlighting that it functions under stringent oversight from the GRA and other regulatory bodies.
“SML represents a narrative of Ghanaian innovation — a private entity that undertook operational risk within a performance-based framework and receives compensation only after results are verified,” the statement concluded.
