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March 28, 2026
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A firm awarded sole-sourced Big Push contract has 4 workers; another has just one – Sulemana Braimah
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Key Points
- Sulemana Braimah of MFWA revealed that some companies awarded sole-sourced contracts under Ghana's "Big Push" infrastructure program have minimal staff.
- He cited examples from the Ministry of Roads and Highways' Big Push Master Register, showing companies with as few as one or four workers.
- These findings form part of a report by The Fourth Estate, an MFWA project, which scrutinizes sole-sourced contracts.
- The investigative report utilized official records, which were obtained after an initial denial under the Right to Information Act.
- The MFWA project also cross-referenced details with other agencies like the Ghana Highways Authority to verify contract information.
Why This Matters
This revelation raises serious concerns about transparency, accountability, and potential corruption in Ghana's public procurement process, particularly concerning large infrastructure projects. The awarding of significant sole-sourced contracts to companies with minimal capacity suggests a risk of poor project execution, inflated costs, and a lack of value for taxpayer money, ultimately hindering national development and eroding public trust.
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