Report of the Commission of Enquiry into the Gold Coast Co-Operative Wholesale Establishment Limited March 1954

Abstract

We were appointed on the 19th day of May 1953, as Commissioners under the Commissions of Enquiry Ordinance (CAP. 209) to carry out an investigation into the Co-operative Wholesale Establishment Limited? (hereinafter referred to as the C.W.E.). Our terms of reference were as fol1ows:- "To enquire into and report upon (a) the financial position and trading methods of the Gold Coast Co-operative Wholesale Establishment Limited; and (b) any irregularities in the operation of the affairs of the Gold Coast Co-operative Wholesale Establishment Limited which come to light in the course of the enquiry". 2. We commenced our hearings on the 26th day or May~ 19539 and sat in Accra from the 26th to the 29th of Mayo We then9 with the Governor's permission? adjourned further hearings until the 21st September, 1953, as one of the Commissioners (Mr. Hinterman) was proceeding on leave, and also to enable certain audits and investigations to be carried out.