Source: Mavis Fantevi
Zoomlion Ghana Limited has strongly denied allegations contained in the Auditor-General’s report concerning cleaning and vector control services provided during the 13th All African Games, describing the findings as “untrue” and a misrepresentation of the company’s operations.
In a press statement issued on Wednesday May 27, 2026, the company refuted claims of duplicated labour charges, undefined service costs, and lack of itemised invoices linked to contracts executed during the Games.
According to Zoomlion, the Auditor-General’s report wrongly merged two separate contracts, vector control services and janitorial services, leading to what the company says is a false conclusion of duplicated labour charges.
The company explained that vector control services involved fogging and pest management targeting mosquitoes, rodents, reptiles and cockroaches, while janitorial services covered daily cleaning, waste evacuation, washroom maintenance and disinfection across competition venues.
“Labour appearing in both invoices is not duplication; it reflects the legitimate cost of human resources for two distinct operations,” the statement said.
Zoomlion further stated that all service charges referenced in invoices were clearly defined in contracts and service-level agreements available to the relevant state institutions at the time of the Games.
The company noted that the scope of work included more than 30 sanitation-related activities such as mechanical sweeping, provision of mobile toilets, medical waste treatment, supply of soaps and tissue rolls, and water supply with cesspit emptying.
Management also disclosed that a wide range of equipment and consumables were deployed across key venues including the Accra Sports Stadium, Borteyman Sports Complex, Achimota Cricket Oval and Bukom Trust Emporium.
These, according to the company, included compaction trucks, thermal foggers, vacuum cleaners, floor scrubbing machines, colour-coded waste bins, personal protective equipment and spraying chemicals.
Zoomlion maintained that all invoices, contracts, supervision logs and equipment deployment records were available to the Ministry of Sports and other state agencies, insisting the Auditor-General had access to all relevant documentation during the audit process.
The company added that services were provided continuously from March 1 to April 1, 2024, with more than 350 personnel trained ahead of the Games at the Army Peace Operations Training School.
It also claimed there were no sanitation failures or disease outbreaks recorded during the tournament.
Zoomlion concluded by reaffirming its commitment to professionalism, integrity and accountability in its operations.