Prez. Mahama directs Roads Ministry to respond to Fourth Estate's allegations of sole-sourcing in Big Push contracts

President John Dramani Mahama has directed his office to obtain the full investigative report by The Fourth Estate following allegations of irregularities in contract awards under the Big Push Programme.

The investigative report alleged that the Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, oversaw the award of 81 sole-sourced contracts worth more than GH¢73 billion within seven months. The report raised concerns about the heavy use of single sourcing and possible cost inflation.

Speaking during a meeting with Civil Society Organisations at the Jubilee House on Monday, March 30, President Mahama stressed the need for transparency in public procurement.

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He said,

The President said he has directed the Ministry of Roads and Highways to respond to the allegations.

President Mahama also announced plans to amend the Public Procurement Act to reduce the use of sole sourcing and improve transparency in government contracts.

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He further called on civil society groups to help monitor public projects and ensure accountability, stressing that cooperation between government and citizens is essential to restoring confidence in public institutions.

Together we can rebuild and strengthen public trust in our institutions