Story by, Paul Mensah Nsor
The Media Coalition for Good Governance (MCGG) pushed back on recent public allegations targeting disinfectant firm LCB Worldwide Ghana, urging that claims be supported by verifiable evidence before being circulated.
MCGG convener Kwadwo Baffour told reporters the coalition conducted an independent review after a rival group held a separate press briefing earlier this month accusing LCB of unsafe or substandard operations at the nation’s ports. Kwadwo Baffour said the coalition’s checks found no technical reports, laboratory validations, regulatory audits, or other documentation presented publicly to substantiate the earlier allegations.
“As a matter of national importance, public health protection at Ghana’s ports requires factual accuracy, scientific rigor and responsible communication,” Kwadwo said, urging stakeholders to avoid “broad and sensational statements” that can create fear and mistrust.
At a press conference held today in Accra, MCGG cited an independent review by SARL Africa indicating that LCB’s operations are carried out under Ghana Health Service–approved standard operating procedures and are subject to routine regulatory inspection. The coalition also pointed to certifications it says LCB has obtained from bodies including the Ghana Standards Authority and other accrediting organizations. Kwadwo Baffour added that LCB has operated in Ghana for more than 30 years and participated in national disinfection efforts during the COVID-19 response.
On the specific claim that LCB’s disinfectants do not meet standards, the coalition said it found no independently validated lab results made public by the accusers. “If stakeholders identify a concern, the appropriate response is technical engagement supported by facts and evidence, not public speculation,” Kwadwo Baffour said.
Addressing references made to the Office of the Special Prosecutor’s 2025 half‑year report, Kwadwo said the report was a governance review, not a prosecutorial finding of guilt against LCB and cautioned against overstating its conclusions. He said the Office did not establish that LCB engaged in corrupt conduct or issue prosecutorial determinations against the company.
Call for stakeholder dialogue and transparency
While the coalition defended LCB against what it described as unsubstantiated public claims, Kwadwo acknowledged that Ghana’s port systems, like ports worldwide require ongoing improvement. He urged a stakeholders’ roundtable to address any operational gaps collaboratively, preserve trade continuity, and strengthen public‑health surveillance at points of entry amid emerging regional health threats.
MCGG also appealed to the media and civil‑society organizations to meet “minimal standards of accuracy, fairness and evidentiary integrity” when raising public concerns, and to support Ghanaian businesses through constructive oversight rather than public denunciation.
MCGG said it has copies of the certifications and review findings it referenced and encouraged journalists and stakeholders to request inspection reports, lab analyses and SOPs from regulatory bodies to independently verify claims.
