Era of unregulated and uncontrolled road contracts now a thing of the past – Roads Minister

Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has declared that the days of indiscriminate and unregulated awarding of road contracts are over.
Addressing journalists at the Government Accountability Series held at the Jubilee House on Wednesday, July 30, the Minister said the current administration is committed to restoring discipline and transparency in the sector.
Mr Agbodza explained that previous administrations had contributed to inefficiencies by handing out contracts without proper planning, budgetary allocation, or adherence to due process.
He stressed that such practices created a backlog of unpaid contractors and stalled projects, ultimately undermining public trust and development.
“The era of uncontrolled, unregulated award of road contracts is far gone,” he stated. “We now have in place strict procurement procedures and prioritisation mechanisms to ensure that every project we undertake is necessary, properly funded, and delivered on time.”
The Minister assured the public that his office would continue to scrutinise all ongoing and future road projects, working closely with relevant state institutions to promote accountability and value for money.
“We are building a system that focuses not just on numbers, but on quality, integrity, and sustainability,” he added.
Source: Classfmonline.com/Cecil Mensah
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