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We don’t pay bribes for contracts – Road contractors deny Prof. Adei’s allegations
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Several road contractors in Ghana have vehemently denied the allegations made by Professor Stephen Adei, the former Board Chairman of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), suggesting that contractors pay a staggering amount of 1 million cedis in exchange for securing road contracts.
In response to these claims, they have not only refuted the accusations but have also expressed their willingness to cooperate with the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) in a thorough investigation into Professor Adei’s allegations.
Professor Adei raised these concerns during an interview last week, asserting that individuals pursuing road contracts are often confronted with the demand for a substantial upfront payment of 1 million cedis.
The Ministry of Roads, responding to these allegations noted that it found them surprising, emphasizing that the processes involved in awarding road contracts are characterized by transparency, competitiveness, and adherence to legal procedures.
In light of the alleged criminal nature of these actions, the Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwasi Amoako-Attah, made an official request to the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), to conduct a comprehensive investigation.
In a press statement released by the group of road contractors, they clarified that none of them has ever encountered such a demand for an upfront payment of GH¢1 million.
They further explained that the process of awarding road contracts is well-documented and transparent, which makes it challenging for corrupt practices to occur in the allocation of these contracts.
The group of contractors who endorsed the press statement includes 1st Sky Ltd, Maripoma Ent Ltd, Justimoh Construction Ltd, Resource Access Ltd, Kasmo Co Ltd, Oswald Investment Ltd, Ussuya Gh Ltd., Volta Impex Ltd, and Limerica Gh Ltd, among others.
“We have followed with keen interest discussions in the media space in respect of an allegation made by Professor Stephen Adei, a former Rector of GIMPA, to the effect that some contractors make upfront payments of upfront payments of GH¢1 million before the award of road contracts.”
“We have also read a press statement from the Ministry of Roads and Highways indicating that the Minister has requested the Executive Director of the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) to investigate the allegation.”
“We wish to state clearly that none of us has had any such experience. Road contracts go through a process until the award is given.
“The process is well known and transparent and consequently makes it very difficult for corrupt practices to prevail in the allocation of road contracts.
Source: Citinewsroom.com
The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old man for allegedly posing as a soldier and extorting money from unsuspecting members of the public at Ashaiman.
The suspect, identified as Bright Atsu Kudiabor, was arrested by the Ashaiman Police on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at about 7:00 a.m.
According to the Police, he was arrested at an area known as “I Shall Return”, where he was allegedly parading himself as a soldier and demanding money from people.
The Police said Kudiabor, who is an ex-convict, was initially arrested by personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service in Ashaiman with assistance from other members of the public.
A search conducted on him after he was handed over to the Police reportedly led to the recovery of a set of military camouflage uniform.
The suspect is currently in Police custody and assisting with investigations.
The Tema Regional Police Command said he would be processed for court after investigations are completed.
The Police urged the public to remain vigilant and report anyone who falsely presents themselves as a soldier or a member of another security agency to deceive or extort money from the public.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, says the Volta Region holds enormous agricultural potential and efforts must be geared towards connecting farmers to the needed resources to unlock that potential.
He said focus must be on linking farmers to resources, technology, financing and markets to increase production, create jobs and build sustainable livelihoods.
Hon. Gunu made the remarks at the national launch of the Ghana Tomato Self-Sufficiency Initiative (GHATSI) held at Anloga in the Volta Region on Tuesday, September 15.
The initiative, under the theme “Produce at Home. Feed the Nation. Export the Surplus,” seeks to boost local tomato production, processing and marketing while reducing Ghana’s heavy reliance on imported tomatoes.
The launch was attended by the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, his Deputy, John Setor Dumelo, Feed Ghana Coordinator, Bright Demordzi, Members of Parliament, traditional leaders, MMDCEs, farmers and other stakeholders.
Mr.Gunu expressed appreciation to the Minister for Food and Agriculture for the support announced for the region, including two excavators, 200 cartons of organic fertiliser, and GH¢200,000 for Ms. Kuatudzo Esther Dela, a tomato farmer and processor from Ziope.
He described the initiative as an important step towards making agriculture a stronger driver of food security, job creation and economic growth in the Volta Region.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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