Deputy Minister for Roads and Highways, Alhassan Suhuyini, has criticised some road contracts signed under the Akufo-Addo administration, stating that many were poorly conceived and failed to meet the basic standards required for public infrastructure projects.
According to him, the country is now bearing the cost of those substandard contracts, with several roads either left incomplete or already deteriorating.
Speaking on Metro TV’s Good Morning Ghana programme on Friday, 1 August, the Tamale North MP explained that some of the contracts lacked proper technical evaluation, resulting in designs that were not suitable for the intended terrain or usage.
“Some of these contracts were simply not fit for purpose. They were politically motivated and rushed through without adequate consideration for long-term durability or cost-effectiveness,” he stated.
Mr Suhuyini emphasised that the current government is undertaking a thorough review of existing contracts to ensure that value for money is achieved and that future road infrastructure projects meet acceptable engineering standards.
He further disclosed that this review process has led to the suspension or redesign of several road projects initiated under the previous administration.
“We have found instances where contracts were signed for roads in areas without even proper drainage plans.”
“In some cases, the contract sums were inflated, and the designs failed to reflect the real needs on the ground. It is our duty to fix this broken system and ensure that the Ghanaian taxpayer is not short-changed,” the Deputy Minister added.
Source:Ernest Arhinful
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