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Big Push is government’s biggest intervention to fix Ghana’s roads – Alhassan Suhuyini
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Key Points
- The Deputy Minister for Roads and Highways, Alhassan Suhuyini, described the government’s Big Push infrastructure programme as the most far-reaching effort to address Ghana’s road challenges.
- He lamented Ghana's poor road infrastructure, noting the absence of first-class road links between major cities after over 60 years of independence.
- The initiative aims to tackle long-standing connectivity gaps, improve inter-city transport, and support economic activity, particularly in underserved regions.
- These comments follow a report by The Fourth Estate which raised concerns over procurement practices under the programme, citing extensive use of sole-sourcing and potential cost inflation.
- The report alleged Minister Governs Kwame Agbodza oversaw 81 sole-sourced contracts valued at over GH¢73 billion, claims which the Minister rejected, stating only 44% of major contracts were sole-sourced.
Why This Matters
This article is significant for Ghana as it discusses a major government infrastructure program crucial for national development and economic connectivity. However, the allegations of procurement irregularities and potential cost inflation raise serious concerns about fiscal responsibility, transparency, and the efficient use of public funds, which could undermine the program's effectiveness and public trust.
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