"We Do Not Pay Bribes For Road Contracts" - Road Contractors To EOCO

(Professor Stephen Adei, Former Board Chairman of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA)) 

Ghanaian road contractors have indicated their readiness to work with the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to look into claims of corruption in the Ministry of Roads and Highways' contract awarding process. Professor Stephen Adei, a former rector of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) and board chairman of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), made the accusations.

In a television interview, Professor Stephen Adei claimed to have information that individuals seeking road contracts were asked to pay an upfront fee of GH¢1 million. In response to these serious allegations, the Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwasi Amoako-Attah, has requested EOCO to conduct a thorough investigation.

In a press release, the contractor group praised the Ministry's choice to enlist EOCO to carry out the inquiry. They emphasized that road contracts are given via a transparent process, saying that none of them had ever had such experiences. They confirmed that the procedure is well-known, open, and difficult for unscrupulous behavior to take place while allocating road contracts.

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The contractors, including 1st Sky Ltd, Maripoma Ent Ltd, Justimoh Construction Ltd, and others, sought to allay the concerns raised by Professor Adei and the general public. They categorically stated that no bribes are paid for road contracts in Ghana. Furthermore, they praised the Minister for his leadership and professionalism in bringing discipline to the road construction sector and promoting capacity-building among local contractors to meet international standards.

The group of contractors expressed their full support for any investigative body involved in bringing closure to the allegations. They confirmed their readiness to assist EOCO if called upon.

The commitment of the road contractors to cooperate with the investigation reflects their recognition of the importance of maintaining the integrity of the road construction sector in Ghana. It is hoped that the investigation will shed light on the matter and ensure transparency, fairness, and accountability in the awarding of road contracts.