North Tongu MP and whistleblower in the expired rice scandal, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has accused the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) of facilitating the distribution of expired rice to Senior High Schools (SHS) across the country.
According to him, the FDA disregarded its own examination results conducted on February 6, which highlighted concerns about the quality of the re-bagged rice.
Speaking on JoyFM's Top Story on Thursday, November 21, Mr Ablakwa claimed the results revealed high insect infestations and elevated fat acidity levels, which medical professionals reviewing the report indicated rendered the rice unfit for consumption.
Read also: 'Expired' Rice Scandal: FDA confirms rice was safe for consumption after rigorous lab tests The North Tongu MP said that the investigations by the FDA cannot be trusted and called for an independent inquiry into the matter. "Let's have an independent inquiry into this matter.