Accra: Former Member of Parliament for Adansi Asokwa, Kobina Tahir Hammond (KT Hammond), has strongly criticised the Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, and Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu, the Auditor-General of Ghana, over what he describes as false allegations against him. In an interview on Asempa FM monitored by GhanaWeb on March 16, 2026, KT Hammond stated that claims by the Finance Minister regarding an alleged embezzlement of GHS89 million are false.
According to Ghana Web, KT Hammond has called upon both the Minister of Finance and the Auditor-General to be prepared to face him in court over these allegations. He expressed his frustration by stating, "Tell the Finance Minister, the Auditor-General, and even the accounting company and some specific banks whose names were mentioned to meet me in court, because they cannot tarnish my reputation like that. I have served in Parliament for 24 years."
KT Hammond further elaborated on the issue, sharing that he was informed last Friday about a rumor of his arrest concerning the alleged embezzlement. He clarified that he was never arrested and emphasized his demand for an apology from the Finance Minister and the Auditor-General for what he described as false publications about him. He stated his intentions to sue for unlawful publication and for damaging his reputation.
In addition, KT Hammond expressed his determination to clear his name, stating, "I am suing them for using my name in this manner. They owe me an apology, and this matter must be retracted from Parliament, with the necessary corrections made so that my name can be cleared." He highlighted that as a minister, his role was limited to signing cheques and insisted that if there were any discrepancies, they should be thoroughly investigated. KT Hammond concluded by stating that if the allegations are indeed fictitious, he would proceed with legal action.