The Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), Sulemana Braimah, has raised concerns over the cost and nature of contracts awarded under the Department of Feeder Roads, questioning government’s spending priorities.
Speaking on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, he alleged that about GH₵30 million has been allocated for renovation works at the Department of Feeder Roads headquarters, with an additional GH₵5 million also assigned for related contracts.
He described the situation as worrying, questioning how such amounts could be spent simply to refurbish a government office.
“It is very sad that such huge amounts are being used just to fix a headquarters. Is that how to run a country?” he asked.
Mr. Braimah further questioned whether the government’s so-called “reset agenda” reflects such spending patterns, insisting that public funds must be used more prudently.
“If this is the reset they are talking about, then we need to rethink things,” he added.
He also raised concerns about procurement practices, alleging that some contracts include provisions such as the use of luxury vehicles.
“Some contracts even indicate the need for V8 vehicles. If you are awarding a contract to fix roads, where do the V8s come in?” he queried.
Mr. Braimah said the Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has serious questions to answer regarding these allocations and procurement decisions.
He stated the need for transparency and accountability, urging the government to ensure that public funds are used strictly for their intended purposes to benefit citizens.
Source: adomonline.com
