The sole-sourcing 'scandal' and Mahama's reset agenda
Governs Agbodza is involved in a sole-sourcing scandal that has dented the author's confidence. According to the 4th estate, out of 107 road contracts reviewed, 81, or about three out of every four, were awarded by non-competitive tendering. In 2025, President Mahama re-emphasized the evils of sole-sourcing using a poultry bid as his example. He deplored how "government bleeds with everybody cutting their pound of flesh".
The National Democratic Congress (NDC), led by Sammy Gyamfi, previously educated the public about the evils of sole-sourcing. The author expected members of government and the NDC to be scandalized, but they resorted to legalistic explanations. The author questions if the Minister has written justification for each of the sole-sourced contracts and permissions from PPA.
The author suggests that if this scandal does not lead to firings, resignations, or suspensions, President Mahama's reset agenda will be dead. The author also suggests Parliament can do some pre-emptive executive oversight.
Quick Summary
President Mahama's reset agenda faces scrutiny amid a sole-sourcing 'scandal' involving the Roads Minister - raising questions about transparency. The lack of expected outrage from government officials hints at deeper issues undermining the promised reforms.
Summary - read the full story for complete context.

Image: Adom Online
GhanaFront aggregates news from trusted sources. Click to read the original article.
Keywords
Explore related tagsMore from Adom Online
Related Stories
More from Politics

Parliament will continue to strengthen public sector accountability - Abena Osei Asare
Discover how Parliament plans to enhance public sector accountability and what this means for Ghana's development.
3h ago•2 min read

Minister reveals GH¢107m was paid in allowances to 9,090 assembly members in 2025
Discover how the government's financial commitment to Assembly Members has progressed and what it means for local governance.
4h ago•3 min read

Nkoko Nkitinkiti: Review first phase before launching the second - Gov't told
Lawmakers and farmers are urging a critical re-evaluation of a key agricultural program, questioning its current trajectory and future effectiveness.
4h ago•3 min read

Over 2,000 illegal firearms destroyed after gun amnesty ends
With a gun amnesty concluded, authorities are taking decisive action against illegal firearms-but what does this mean for national security?
16h ago•2 min read





