By Issah Olegor
An indigenous automobile dealer, Ronor Motors Ghana Limited, has strongly rejected the recent findings by the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), which accused the company of overpricing vehicles in a contract with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA).
The company has described the Commission’s conclusion as “unfair, dangerous, and a threat to the confidence of Ghanaian-owned enterprises.”
In a detailed statement released through its legal representatives, Ronor Motors said the CHRAJ report relied on what it termed a “simplistic comparison” between its vehicle prices and those of Toyota Ghana Limited, without accounting for significant differences in technical specifications, warranty coverage, post-sale service packages, and delivery timelines.
According to the company, CHRAJ’s findings ignored key procurement realities and instead presented a misleading narrative that undermines the integrity of indigenous businesses.
“It is disappointing that CHRAJ would arrive at such conclusions by relying solely on price variations between suppliers, without appreciating the context or technical details of the procurement process,” the statement read.
Ronor Motors further clarified that its pricing and contract with the GRA were duly vetted and approved by the Public Procurement Authority (PPA), the official regulatory body responsible for overseeing all public sector purchases.
“Ronor Motors complied fully with all statutory procedures. The PPA verified and approved our prices before the contract was awarded,” the company emphasized.
The firm expressed concern that CHRAJ’s report, if left unchallenged, could set a damaging precedent that discourages local participation in government contracts.
It warned that the Commission’s approach disregards due process and risks “undermining local Ghanaian businesses that compete fairly within the rules of public procurement.”
Speaking on behalf of the company, Joseph Dindiok Kpemka, solicitor for Ronor Motors and a former Deputy Attorney-General, argued that such findings could erode public confidence in indigenous enterprises that have built reputations on compliance and professionalism.
“We cannot build a self-reliant economy if regulatory institutions issue reports that cast doubt on law-abiding local firms,” he stated.
Founded over a decade ago, Ronor Motors has established itself as a key supplier of government vehicles, including fleet services to several ministries, departments, agencies, and Members of Parliament.
The company maintains that it has consistently operated within the legal and regulatory framework of Ghana’s procurement system.
In response to the CHRAJ report, Ronor Motors has announced its intention to challenge the Commission’s findings at the High Court, seeking to clear its name and protect its corporate reputation.
“We will not allow our integrity to be destroyed by a flawed report. We stand by our record as a transparent and patriotic Ghanaian company,” the statement stressed.
