Government Rejects ‘Sole-Source Factory’ Claims Over Road Contracts
Report Finds More Than 90 Percent of Projects Went Through Competitive Tendering
By Boakye Stephen, Kumasi, Ghana | Reporting for Ghanaian News, Canada | June 16, 2026
The Government of Ghana has strongly rejected allegations that the Ministry of Roads and Highways has become a “sole-source factory.”
According to a 72-page investigative report commissioned by President John Mahama, 90.28 percent of road contracts awarded since 2025 were procured through competitive tendering processes.
Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu revealed that out of 1,441 road contracts awarded during the period, 1,301 were publicly advertised and competitively tendered.
Only 66 contracts, representing 4.58 percent of the total, were awarded through sole-source procurement.
“The evidence does not support claims that sole-sourcing is the dominant procurement mechanism within the Roads Ministry,” Mr Kwakye Ofosu stated.
The review followed allegations made by The Fourth Estate and the Media Foundation for West Africa concerning procurement practices under the government’s Big Push infrastructure programme.
Government has promised to publish the full report.
Procurement Breakdown
Officials say all sole-source and restrictive tendering contracts received approval from the Public Procurement Authority.
The report also found that some projects categorized under sole-sourcing were inherited from previous administrations.
Analysis
The findings may help ease concerns surrounding procurement transparency. However, publication of the full report will be essential for independent scrutiny.
Commentary | Boakye Stephen
Transparency is not merely about denying allegations; it is about providing evidence. The government’s decision to release the report is therefore commendable. Civil society organizations should also be allowed to examine the findings independently.
