The Ranking Member on the Parliamentary Select Committee on Works and Housing wants government to stop sole-sourcing contracts for sea defence projects.
Vincent Oppong Asamoah said that it is the only way to prevent the awarding of contracts to firms without the needed capacity to stop shoddy work.
Recently, there has been an increase in coastal erosion. This has increased calls for and scrutiny of sea defence projects.
Mr Asamoah, while addressing the media after a visit by the Committee to inspect works on Ningo-Prampram and Dansoman sea defence projects, questioned the quality of work being done on the Ningo-Prampram project.
He thus urged the government to prioritise competitive bidding when awarding such contracts.
According to him, this will enable the government to select the most suitable contractor for such constructions and also prevent the wastage of scarce resources.
“Contracts on GOG should come by competitive bidding, not sole-sourcing unless that contractor has some special expertise that others do not have.”
In this case, a new contractor will execute it and sole source it to that person; it is so suspicious.”
Mr Asamoah also indicated that there would be further scrutiny of the project.
“This one, we will go into it and find out why a project of this magnitude, of over ¢400 million, will be sole-sourced to a new contractor in the industry.”
Latest Stories
-
Paris 2024: Opening ceremony showcases grandiose celebration of French culture and diversity
3 hours -
Spectacular photos from the Paris 2024 opening ceremony
4 hours -
How decline of Indian vultures led to 500,000 human deaths
4 hours -
Paris 2024: Ghana rocks ‘fabulous fugu’ at olympics opening ceremony
5 hours -
Trust Hospital faces financial strain with rising debt levels – Auditor-General’s report
5 hours -
Electrochem lease: Allocate portions of land to Songor people – Resident demand
5 hours -
82 widows receive financial aid from Chayil Foundation
6 hours -
The silent struggles: Female journalists grapple with Ghana’s high cost of living
6 hours -
BoG yet to make any payment to Service Ghana Auto Group
6 hours -
‘Crushed Young’: The Multimedia Group, JL Properties surprise accident victim’s family with fully-furnished apartment
6 hours -
Asante Kotoko needs structure that would outlive any administration – Opoku Nti
7 hours -
JoyNews exposé on Customs officials demanding bribes airs on July 29
7 hours -
JoyNews Impact Maker Awardee ships first consignment of honey from Kwahu Afram Plains
8 hours -
Joint committee under fire over report on salt mining lease granted Electrochem
8 hours -
Life Lounge with Edem Knight-Tay: Don’t be beaten the third time
9 hours