The Minority Chief Whip, Governs Agbodza, minced no words in condemning what he described as “reckless public expenditure” and demanded an immediate investigation into the losses incurred by the government.
“What we have here is a clear case of mismanagement and questionable decision-making. Before any feasibility studies were conducted, the government inexplicably paid $2 million to this foreign entity. This raises serious concerns about the motives behind such an authorization and who is responsible for it,” stated Mr. Agbodza in a press conference held at the Parliament.
Adding fuel to the fire, the Auditor General’s report revealed that the company receiving the payment did not possess the necessary license to operate the proposed Sky Train system. This revelation has further fueled suspicion and outrage among citizens.
“Why on earth would the government pour such a massive sum into a project without ensuring the company’s legitimacy and qualifications? This sort of behavior is indicative of organized crime and utter carelessness. We demand answers, and at the very least, the Auditor General should seek a refund from the company,” demanded Mr. Agbodza.
The controversy doesn’t end there. The Minority Caucus also raised serious questions about another government investment, this time over $20 million in equity, for the Accra City Pullman Hotel project. Shockingly, the project has shown no progress on-site for nearly two years, leaving citizens wondering where their tax dollars are really going.
This series of questionable financial decisions has put the government on the defensive, facing mounting pressure to address the allegations and come clean on its financial practices. Citizens are voicing their concerns about the need for greater transparency, accountability, and adherence to proper procurement procedures.
As the government struggles to contain the fallout from these revelations, one thing is certain: this scandal has exposed glaring weaknesses in the management of public funds. Ghanaians are now watching closely to see how the authorities respond and whether they will take swift action to prevent such incidents from happening in the future.
Source: 3news