In response to mounting concerns over the non-payment of arrears to cocoa road contractors in Ghana, Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has unveiled plans to convene a high-powered committee to conduct a thorough investigation.
The decision comes amid a flurry of petitions received by the Speaker from both cocoa road contractors and contractors affiliated with the Roads and Highways Ministry, decrying the government’s prolonged delay in disbursing owed arrears. The delay in payments has sparked discontent among members of the Concerned Cocoa Road Contractors Association of Ghana, intensifying calls for swift action to address the lingering issue.
The establishment of a dedicated committee underscores Parliament’s commitment to addressing the grievances of cocoa road contractors and ensuring accountability within the government’s financial disbursement processes. Speaker Alban Bagbin emphasized the imperative of fostering greater collaboration among parliamentary caucuses to effectively probe the matter and facilitate equitable resolution.
By convening a high-powered committee, Parliament seeks to shed light on the circumstances surrounding the delayed payments and identify measures to expedite the disbursement of owed arrears, thereby alleviating the financial burdens faced by contractors and bolstering public confidence in governance.
The initiative to probe debts owed to cocoa road contractors reflects Parliament’s proactive stance in upholding transparency and accountability in matters concerning government expenditure and contractual obligations. As the investigation unfolds, stakeholders anticipate comprehensive insights into the challenges hindering timely payments and the formulation of robust mechanisms to prevent similar delays in the future.
With the establishment of the investigative committee, Parliament aims to foster a climate of dialogue, cooperation, and effective oversight, ultimately fostering greater trust and confidence in the nation’s infrastructure development initiatives.
