President John Dramani Mahama has instructed his office to acquire the complete report from the investigative source. The Fourth Estate after its exposé on contracts associated with procurement procedures under the government’s major infrastructure initiative, Big Push.
In response to the media outlet’s serialised reports, which it portrayed as an investigation into what it called a “Ministry of Sole-Sourcing,” the President decided during a meeting with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) at the Jubilee House on Monday, March 30.
While noting that only portions of the investigation had been publicly circulated, the President emphasised the need for a thorough and objective assessment.
“Although we have seen snippets of the investigation from the media, I have instructed my office to obtain the full detailed report from the Fourth Estate and to conduct a study of the various allegations presented in the report,” he stated.
President Mahama reiterated the importance of transparency and competitive procurement practices in public projects.
“We would all agree that open, transparent tenders are always preferable for achieving competitive pricing and value for money,” he added.
The move signals the government’s intention to thoroughly examine the allegations, amid growing public interest in accountability and procurement processes related to major national infrastructure projects.