Evatex Logistics Limited has threatened legal action against the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) following the termination of a controversial revenue assurance audit contract. The dispute has drawn national attention due to its political undertones, alleged procurement breaches, and an ongoing investigation by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).
In a letter dated 28th July 2025, legal representatives for Evatex, K-Archy & Company, responded to GACL’s notification of its intent to terminate a revenue audit agreement signed on 4th December 2024, with the termination set to take effect on 27th August 2025. The lawyers described the termination as “unacceptable”, accusing GACL of acting in bad faith and threatening to sue if the decision is not reversed within seven days.
According to the letter, Evatex claims it has already invested over US$64.6 million in infrastructure and technology specifically tailored for the GACL project. The company also says it had already begun executing its duties under the agreement and had submitted preliminary reports for the company’s attention.
“Our client had already started executing its assignment in fulfilment of the contract and indeed prepared reports for your attention and action,” the letter read.
“The purported termination is unacceptable… given its capital investments into this contract in the region of $64,600,000.”
Evatex is demanding that GACL withdraw its termination letter within seven days of receiving the legal notice. If that does not happen, the company warns that it will initiate legal proceedings to protect its contractual rights and recover its investments.
How the Controversy Began
The roots of the controversy dates back to early December 2024, when the Ghana Airports Company quietly awarded a revenue assurance audit contract to Evatex. What made the decision controversial was that it occurred just three days before the national elections, at a time when government transitions were imminent. Evatex, primarily known for mining and stevedoring, had no proven track record in revenue assurance, financial audits, or aviation consultancy, raising questions about its selection.
Investigative reports later revealed that another company, Devnest Systems, had gone through all the official procurement steps and was even recommended by the GACL’s internal processes. But at the last minute, Devnest was sidelined and replaced with Evatex, with no formal explanation given.
Further scrutiny revealed that Evatex shares ownership and operational ties with Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Ltd (SML), a company already under public criticism for winning large, sole-sourced contracts worth over $141 million with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). Both companies reportedly have Evans Adusei as a key figure and share similar staff, offices, and administrative systems.
Adding to the controversy, Evatex reportedly had no valid license from the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG) at the time the contract was awarded, a violation of Ghana’s financial regulations. It was only after the award that Evatex amended its corporate registration to include revenue assurance as part of its business operations.
Despite all these red flags, Evatex began work on the GACL contract in April 2025. The deal promised them a 15% commission on any revenue recovered through their auditing efforts. However, a special audit ordered by GACL in June 2025 found no evidence of revenue concealment or underreporting in airport cargo operations. As a result, GACL made no payments to Evatex during the period of engagement.
OSP Investigations and Fallout
Mounting public backlash and intense media coverage eventually prompted GACL to terminate the contract on 28th July 2025, citing lack of results and contract clauses that allowed for a one-month termination notice. This decision was made amid a broader criminal investigation launched by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) into the legality of the contract.
Just days later, the former Board Chairman of GACL, Paul Adom-Otchere, was arrested by the OSP and questioned over alleged procurement breaches in connection with the Evatex contract. The investigation is also believed to be examining whether backdating, conflict of interest, or inappropriate approvals were used to push the deal through.
Evatex, for its part, insists that all relevant procurement clearances, including single-source approval from the Public Procurement Authority (PPA), were properly obtained before the contract was finalized. It continues to defend its position and is now preparing for a possible court battle.
Meanwhile, GACL has not issued any formal public statement in response to Evatex’s legal threat or the unfolding investigation.
As the story develops, it remains to be seen whether Evatex will pursue its legal threats and whether the OSP will press charges in the wake of its investigations.
