In a significant development that marks a turning point in a much-criticized contractual arrangement, the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has officially terminated its revenue assurance agreement with Evatex Logistics Limited. This decision comes after sustained public scrutiny, critical media attention, and ongoing investigations by the Office of the Special Prosecutor into the circumstances surrounding the award and execution of the contract.
The termination was formally communicated through a letter dated July 28, 2025, signed by the Managing Director of GACL, Mrs. Yvonne Nana Afriyie Opare, and addressed directly to Evatex Logistics Limited. The correspondence invokes the contract’s own termination clause, which allows either party to end the agreement at any time without the need to provide specific reasons, as long as a one-month written notice is issued.
In accordance with this clause, the GACL has given Evatex until August 27, 2025, to demobilise and vacate the operational area within Kotoka International Airport, where the company had been stationed as part of its contractual duties. The letter explicitly states that the contract, which was signed and came into effect on December 4, 2024, will no longer be valid or enforceable beyond the stipulated termination date.
The termination clause cited in the letter reads:
“A party may terminate this agreement before the expiry, without cause, by giving the other party one month’s prior written notice of its decision to terminate this agreement.”
According to GACL, this decision follows months of operational monitoring and internal audits, which yielded no evidence of the revenue concealment that the contract was supposed to detect. The essence of the revenue assurance agreement was that Evatex would be compensated only if it could identify and provide verifiable proof of concealed or misreported revenue streams within the cargo handling operations of the airport. However, during the period of the contract’s execution, no such evidence emerged. Consequently, GACL has not made any financial disbursements to Evatex under the agreement.
This move by GACL not only puts an end to the controversial contract but also adds another layer to the evolving story that has drawn the attention of multiple stakeholders, including civil society organizations, the media, and government oversight institutions. Most notably, the Office of the Special Prosecutor is currently investigating the contract’s procurement process, with particular interest in the roles played by certain public officials within both GACL and other associated agencies.
The contract’s initial award to Evatex had already attracted criticism and raised eyebrows, especially in light of a prior audit that reportedly flagged the arrangement. Nonetheless, GACL proceeded with the agreement, justifying it on the basis that it would operate on a no-findings, no-payment basis—that is, Evatex would only be paid if they uncovered hidden or undeclared revenue. Despite this clause offering some level of fiscal safeguard, critics questioned the transparency of the procurement process, the competence of the selected contractor, and the broader rationale for outsourcing such sensitive work.
Now that the contract has been terminated, attention is likely to shift more intensely toward the ongoing investigations by the Office of the Special Prosecutor, which is examining whether due diligence was followed and whether any acts of corruption or conflict of interest occurred in the contract award process. Stakeholders expect the findings of the investigation to shed light on any potential administrative failings or misconduct that may have occurred during the procurement and implementation stages.
The termination also raises broader questions about how public sector contracts are managed in Ghana, particularly in strategic sectors such as aviation, which play a vital role in the country’s economy and international image. As GACL moves forward, there will likely be increased pressure on the company to enhance transparency, tighten procurement procedures, and restore public confidence in its governance.
For now, Evatex Logistics has been formally notified to cease all activities and begin the process of withdrawal from Kotoka International Airport, with the final exit deadline set for August 27, 2025. Whether this move will signal the end of the controversy or the beginning of further legal and political ramifications remains to be seen.
Edited by: KENENDY AMPONSAH NTI
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