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Agenda 111 contractors who failed to deliver work will face prosecution – Ofosu Kwakye
March 11, 2026
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Agenda 111 contractors who failed to deliver work will face prosecution – Ofosu Kwakye

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Key Points

  • Felix Kwakye Ofosu announced that contractors who received advance payments for Ghana's Agenda 111 hospital project but failed to perform will face legal action.
  • An audit report revealed 35 contractors collectively received approximately US$7.9 million in mobilisation advances without delivering corresponding work.
  • The audit findings, presented by Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Ampem Nyarko, highlighted serious irregularities and financial misconduct in the project's implementation.
  • The government conducted thorough investigations in collaboration with the Auditor-General's Department and private auditing firms to verify these claims.
  • Legal proceedings are set to commence against those implicated, with some individuals and companies already subject to ongoing legal action.

Why This Matters

This issue is crucial for Ghana as it highlights significant corruption and mismanagement within a vital national infrastructure project, Agenda 111, which aims to improve healthcare access. The misappropriation of US$7.9 million intended for healthcare facilities undermines public trust and directly impacts the timely delivery of essential services to Ghanaians. Holding contractors accountable is critical for promoting transparency, ensuring efficient use of public funds, and deterring future financial misconduct in government projects.

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