President John Dramani Mahama has directed his office to obtain the full report from The Fourth Estate following its exposé on procurement processes under the government’s Big Push infrastructure programme.
Speaking at a dialogue with Civil Society Organisations at the Jubilee House, the President acknowledged the investigation, noting that his administration has so far only seen portions of the report.
“Although we have seen snippets of the investigation from the media, I have instructed my office to obtain the full detailed report from the Fourth Estate and to conduct a study of the various allegations presented,” he stated.
The directive signals a possible comprehensive review of the concerns raised, as government seeks to establish the facts surrounding the award of contracts under the initiative.
President Mahama clarified that while sole sourcing is permitted under Ghana’s procurement laws, it must be applied within strict legal boundaries.
He, however, stressed that open and competitive tendering remains the preferred approach to ensure transparency, competitive pricing, and value for money in public procurement.
“We would all agree that open, transparent tenders are always preferable for achieving competitive pricing and value for money,” he added.
The Big Push programme, a flagship infrastructure drive aimed at accelerating development across key sectors, has attracted significant public scrutiny following the exposé.
Government’s response is expected to be closely monitored by civil society organisations and development partners, particularly in relation to accountability and transparency in public spending.
The President further assured that any action taken will be guided by findings from the full report as well as input from the Ministry of Roads and Highways.
The development underscores growing attention on procurement practices in major government projects, with calls for stricter oversight and adherence to due process in the execution of public contracts.
Source: Wesleyannews.com
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