What is the emergency concerning our roads? It does not meet the criteria for sole sourcing - Sulemana Braimah
Sulemana Braimah criticised the use of sole sourcing in road contracts, arguing that current conditions do not justify the approach. Speaking on Asempa FM's Ekosii Sen, Mr. Braimah questioned the urgency surrounding road projects, insisting that they do not meet the threshold for sole sourcing. He said, "What is the emergency concerning our roads? The situation does not meet the criteria for sole sourcing."
Mr. Braimah accused the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) of failing to honour its promise to reduce sole sourcing, noting that the party is now engaging in practices it previously criticised while in opposition. He stated, "The NDC is failing to fulfill the promises it made to Ghanaians regarding sole sourcing." His comments follow a report by The Fourth Estate on the government's Big Push initiative, which has reignited debate over procurement practices.
In response, the Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, defended the government's approach, explaining that some projects require sole sourcing to ensure continuity and accelerate delivery. He added that the government is working to complete inherited projects, some of which were restructured under the Big Push programme due to funding challenges.
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Sulemana Braimah of MFWA has raised concerns about the government's use of sole sourcing for road contracts. He questions the urgency and transparency of these projects - hinting at potential issues with procurement processes.
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