President John Dramani Mahama has announced that road contractors who abandoned projects across the country will soon return to their sites to complete outstanding works.
According to the President, the Auditor General has concluded an audit of road contracts awarded under the previous administration, paving the way for the resumption of stalled projects.
He made the announcement on Sunday, July 20, during his Eastern Regional Thank You Tour at the Jackson Park in Koforidua.
Highlighting the importance of his administration’s Big Push Agenda in driving infrastructure development, President Mahama emphasized the government’s commitment to reviving critical road works.
“The Auditor-General has come with his report. So we are going to make the contractors go back to the site. But those who had double payment will be punished,” he stated.
The President explained that contractors who had received payments both from the Road Fund and the Ministry of Finance would face sanctions for the duplication.
Meanwhile, the President of the Eastern Regional House of Chiefs, Nene Sakite II, commended President Mahama for what he described as a promising start within the first 120 days of his tenure.
“As the saying goes, good is not good enough where better is possible. Your leadership must now build on this momentum to bring sustainable development, hope and prosperity to all Ghanaians,” he said.
Nene Sakite also pledged the support of traditional leaders in the ongoing fight against illegal mining (galamsey), urging the President to sustain the campaign.
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