President John Dramani Mahama is promising to hold road contractors accountable for alleged double payments made during the administration of his predecessor, former President Nana Akufo-Addo.
During a stop on his “Thank You” tour in Ghana’s Eastern Region, Mr. Mahama revealed that an audit by the Auditor-General had uncovered serious irregularities in government payment records—suggesting that several contractors may have been paid more than once for the same projects.
“Contractors found to have received unjustified multiple payments will face legal consequences,” Mahama said. “The discrepancies revealed by the audit will be addressed strictly according to the law.”
According to the president, only those contractors who are cleared by the audit will be allowed to return to their project sites and resume work on stalled infrastructure.
President Mahama also used the occasion to double down on his administration’s pledge to restart and complete road projects that were abandoned during the previous administration. Meeting with traditional leaders and community members, he positioned infrastructure as a key pillar of his development agenda.
As part of his government’s flagship “Big Push” initiative, Mahama announced plans to construct a modern bridge across the Afram River—a move aimed at improving transportation and market access for farming communities in the region.
“We are committed to finishing what was left undone and bringing new development that will transform lives,” Mahama said, adding that rural infrastructure will be a priority throughout his term.
