AWARD OF ROAD CONTRACTS UNDER THE BIG PUSH INITIATIVE

The Presidency received a report dated April 1, 2026, from the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) on publications by the Fourth Estate regarding claims of abuse of the single-sourcing procurement process in the award of contracts under the Big Push Initiative.

On April 2, 2026, H.E. President John Mahama referred the matter to the Senior Presidential Advisor on Governmental Affairs. The President tasked the Advisor with investigating the allegations to establish their veracity and determining the appropriate course of action.

The MFWA Report was forwarded by the Presidency to the Ministry of Roads & Highways (MRH) on April 8, 2026, for their response. The response was received at the Presidency on April 21, 2026.

The final 72-page report was submitted to the President on May 22, 2026.

In the interest of transparency and true to our commitment to accountable governance, the full 72-page report will be published tomorrow.

I would, however, proceed to give a summary of the key findings in the report and governments position which directly address the substance of the Fourth Estate’s claims.

Stay tuned for key announcements, policy updates, and important national discussions.