The Minority in Parliament has called on the government to immediately publish full details of contracts awarded under the government’s flagship road infrastructure programme, the Big Push, stressing that transparency is necessary to maintain public trust and ensure accountability.
The call follows an investigative report by The Fourth Estate, which raised concerns about procurement processes associated with the project, particularly the extensive use of sole sourcing and possible cost inflation in contract awards.
Minority Raises Transparency Concerns
Speaking to journalists on Tuesday, March 24, the Ranking Member of Parliament’s Roads and Transportation Committee and Member of Parliament for Akim Swedru, Kennedy Osei Nyarko, acknowledged the importance of the Big Push initiative in improving the country’s road network and boosting economic activity.
He noted that if properly funded and efficiently executed, the programme could significantly improve connectivity and open up key economic corridors across Ghana. However, he said the recent revelations surrounding the contract awards had generated public concern and required immediate clarification from the government.
According to him, publishing full contract details, including the names of contractors, scope of work, and unit cost per kilometre, would allow Ghanaians to independently assess the programme and promote transparency in infrastructure delivery.
He stressed that making the information public would help restore confidence in the project and demonstrate the government’s commitment to accountability.
Report Raises Sole Sourcing Concerns
The Fourth Estate report alleged that the Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, oversaw the award of 81 sole-sourced contracts valued at over GH¢73 billion within a seven-month period, raising questions about procurement procedures and value for money.
The report has since sparked national debate about procurement practices and the management of large-scale infrastructure projects.
Government Defends Sole Sourcing
Meanwhile, the Chief Executive Officer of Ghana GoldBod, Sammy Gyamfi, has defended the government’s decision to use sole sourcing for some of the Big Push road projects.
In a statement issued on March 24, 2026, he dismissed allegations of wrongdoing and inflated contract costs, insisting that there was no evidence of procurement breaches.
He explained that all contracts awarded through sole sourcing under the Big Push initiative received approval from the Public Procurement Authority and were subjected to Value for Money audits, which confirmed that the processes were lawful and properly executed.
Growing Public Interest
The Big Push programme remains one of the government’s largest infrastructure initiatives, aimed at accelerating road construction across the country to support trade, agriculture, and regional development. However, the Minority insists that transparency in contract awards will be crucial to maintaining public confidence and ensuring that the programme delivers value for money.
The Minority says it will continue to push for full disclosure of all contracts under the programme to allow public scrutiny and strengthen accountability in the management of national infrastructure projects.