The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has warned the public against paying individuals who claim they can secure contracts under the government’s Big Push infrastructure program.
According to the Minister, Big Push contracts are not for sale, and anyone demanding money or promising preferential access to projects should be reported to the police.
His comments come as the government continues implementing the nationwide infrastructure initiative aimed at accelerating road construction and other public works.
Agbodza said all contracts under the program must follow Ghana’s established public procurement procedures.
He stressed that no individual has the authority to sell, broker or guarantee access to government contracts outside the legally approved process.
The Minister urged contractors, businesses and members of the public to remain vigilant against fraudsters who may attempt to exploit the program for personal gain.
He advised anyone approached with offers to purchase or facilitate Big Push contracts to immediately notify the Ghana Police Service and other relevant state institutions.
According to Agbodza, protecting the integrity of the procurement process is essential to ensuring transparency, accountability and value for public funds.
The Big Push program is one of the government’s flagship infrastructure initiatives. It is intended to improve road networks and other strategic public infrastructure while supporting economic growth, job creation and regional development.
The initiative has attracted significant public interest because of the scale of planned investments and its potential impact on Ghana’s transport sector.
Government officials have repeatedly stated that procurement under the program must comply with the Public Procurement Act and other applicable regulations.
The latest warning forms part of broader efforts to prevent fraud, protect prospective contractors and maintain public confidence in the implementation of major government infrastructure projects.
Authorities continue to encourage citizens to report suspected corruption, procurement fraud or other unlawful activities involving public contracts through the appropriate law enforcement agencies.
