{"id":23913,"date":"2026-03-24T16:07:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T16:07:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expressnewsghana.com\/?p=23913"},"modified":"2026-03-24T16:07:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T16:07:10","slug":"roads-minister-defends-big-push-as-lawful-transparent-says-sole-sourcing-is-the-exception","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/expressnewsghana.com\/?p=23913","title":{"rendered":"Roads Minister Defends \u201cBig Push\u201d as Lawful, Transparent; Says Sole Sourcing Is the Exception"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has mounted a forceful defence of the government\u2019s flagship Big Push Infrastructure Programme, dismissing accusations that the initiative is being driven by widespread sole sourcing.<\/strong> Speaking in Parliament on Tuesday, the minister said those claims are misleading, and provided detailed figures and safeguards to demonstrate that procurement under the programme has been conducted lawfully and transparently.
\nHon. Agbodza told lawmakers that the Big Push\u2014designed to accelerate repairs and upgrades across the nation\u2019s dilapidated road network\u2014relies on a mix of procurement methods tailored to urgency and project complexity, all within the framework of the Public Procurement Act.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is no abuse of sole sourcing. It is the exception, not the norm. No procurement law has been breached, and there is no scandal,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

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The Minister and his Deputy, Alahassan Suhuyini<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Competing narratives: numbers and context
\nCentral to the minister\u2019s rebuttal was a statistical breakdown indicating that only 44 percent of major contracts were awarded through sole sourcing, while more than 400 contracts have been processed through open competitive tendering. He argued these figures undermine suggestions that the Ministry relies predominantly on non-competitive awards.
\nHon. Agbodza stressed that the choice of procurement route is driven by practical considerations. Given the urgent need to arrest the deterioration of Ghana\u2019s roads, certain procurement methods\u2014such as restricted procedures or negotiated routes\u2014have been used to speed up delivery and avoid the steep cost escalations that lengthy processes can trigger. \u201cThe Big Push is designed as an economic reset, and speed is a critical component of that reset,\u201d he said, urging the public to weigh the context behind the procurement choices.
\nReviving stalled projects and settling inherited arrears<\/strong>
\nA significant feature of the Big Push is the revival of stalled projects handed over from the previous administration. The minister disclosed that 23 major road projects\u2014originally awarded but left incomplete due to lack of funding\u2014have been absorbed into the Big Push with new financing. These projects, with a combined value of GHS 14.88 billion, include critical routes such as the Suame Interchange, the Ofankor\u2013Nsawam Road and the Adenta\u2013Dodowa Road.<\/p>\n

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Hon. Agbodza framed the move as both fiscally prudent and necessary for continuity. \u201cMany of these projects would have remained stalled without the expedited approach adopted under the programme,\u201d he told Parliament. The minister also highlighted the government\u2019s efforts to tackle inherited liabilities, noting that over GHS 11 billion has been paid to clear part of arrears that exceeded GHS 40 billion\u2014a settlement he described as the largest in recent history. This intervention, he said, restored contractor confidence and cleared a significant bottleneck to renewed delivery.
\nDesign and scope: how the Big Push is structured
\nTo enhance competition and speed execution, the Big Push focuses on 12 major economic corridors divided into 54 lots. This modular approach, the minister explained, allows for greater contractor participation and more rapid deployment of works. Currently, he reported, more than 2,000 kilometres of roads across Ghana\u2019s 16 regions are undergoing reconstruction or upgrading under the programme.
\nHon. Agbodza rejected simplified critiques that rely solely on cost-per-kilometre comparisons. He argued such metrics often fail to account for variations in scope\u2014some lots include major interchanges, bridges, drainage works and safety enhancements that naturally elevate costs. Breaking projects into lots, he said, is intended to increase competitiveness and deliver better value by matching scopes to contractors\u2019 capabilities.
\nValue-for-money measures and payment discipline<\/strong>
\nTo ensure taxpayer money is well spent, the Ministry has instituted several safeguards. Initial surveys, designs and costings are being conducted in-house by state agencies\u2014a step the minister said has saved \u201cbillions of cedis.\u201d Contractor proposals are subjected to independent value-for-money assessments, and payments are tied to demonstrable progress on the ground.
\n\u201cWe have established a system where no contractor will be paid without delivering measurable work,\u201d Hon. Agbodza told the House, noting additional collaboration with the Ghana Institution of Surveyors to strengthen independent cost verification capacity.<\/p>\n

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These controls, he said, are part of a broader regime of oversight intended to prevent waste and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
\nParliamentary oversight and professional validation
\nThe Minister further emphasized that the Big Push is subject to continuous parliamentary scrutiny and professional validation. Regular committee engagements, ministerial questioning and independent cost validation by professional bodies, he said, all form part of the accountability architecture surrounding the programme.
\nThat architecture, according to Hon. Agbodza, helps ensure procurement choices are defensible and that delivery adheres to expected standards. He invited continued oversight, framing the engagement with Parliament and professional bodies as a necessary check on performance and a reassurance to citizens.
\nAppeal to the public: weigh results, not rumours
\nIn closing, the minister appealed to Parliament and the public to judge the Big Push by its outcomes rather than what he described as misinformation. He argued that the programme is already producing tangible benefits: improved road conditions, reduced transport costs, job creation and heightened economic activity across regions.
\nHon. Agbodza called on stakeholders to support the initiative, warning that unfounded allegations risk derailing a national intervention aimed at restoring mobility and unlocking productive value in Ghana\u2019s regions. He reiterated the government\u2019s commitment to transparency, rule of law and timely delivery, and said the administration expects 70 percent of Big Push projects to be completed by the end of 2027.
\nWhat\u2019s next<\/strong>
\nAs Parliament and the public assess the minister\u2019s explanations, the focus will likely shift to continued monitoring of procurement records, project milestones and independent audits. The Ministry\u2019s next steps\u2014publishing full contract details online, sustaining rigorous cost verification and ensuring payments remain linked to verified progress\u2014will be key to maintaining public confidence and demonstrating that speed and due process can coexist in Ghana\u2019s ambitious infrastructure push.<\/p>\n

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