Story By: Akua Oteng Amponsah
President John Dramani Mahama has vowed to take decisive action against road contractors who allegedly received double payments during the administration of former President Nana Akufo-Addo.
Speaking during his “Thank You” tour of the Eastern Region, President Mahama revealed that an audit conducted by the Auditor-General had uncovered irregularities in payment records involving multiple contractors.
“Contractors found to have received unjustified multiple payments will face legal consequences. The discrepancies revealed by the audit will be addressed strictly according to the law,” President Mahama stated.
He added that only contractors cleared by the audit would be permitted to return to site to resume stalled projects.
President Mahama reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to revitalising critical infrastructure projects across the country, assuring the public that abandoned roads would be completed and new projects would be initiated.
As part of the government’s “Big Push” initiative, President Mahama announced plans to construct a modern bridge over the Afram River in the Eastern Region, aimed at enhancing connectivity and easing transportation challenges for residents and farmers.
“We are committed to finishing what was left undone and bringing new development that will transform lives, especially for those in our farming communities,” President Mahama assured.
