In a scathing statement, Kansangbata condemned the government for what he described as systemic corruption and mismanagement of public funds.
He questioned how a government could mishandle such a significant sum without following proper procurement procedures.
“This isn’t just poor governance; it’s a betrayal of the public trust,” he remarked, accusing institutions within the road sector of negligence and impunity.
Kansangbata also stressed the urgent need for reforms in governance, calling for sanctions against any public officials—whether political appointees, civil servants, or technical advisors who are found guilty of wrongdoing.
His concerns align with those of the current Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwame Agbodza, who called the $30 million contract “shocking and unjustifiable.”
Agbodza further alleged that the deal was driven by “deliberate negligence and personal interest, not national priority.”
He also emphasized that no amount of political maneuvering would stop the pursuit of justice for the taxpayers.
Civil society groups have rallied behind the call for a thorough audit, with many expressing concern over the lack of proper engineering oversight in the project.
Issues like missing drainage systems in the design have raised alarm among experts.
Kansangbata warned that failing to hold those responsible accountable would only erode public trust in democratic governance.