We don’t pay bribes for contracts – Road contractors deny Prof. Adei’s allegations

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.

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 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.

“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 wish to allay the concerns of Professor Adei and the general public and emphatically state that no such bribes are paid for road contracts in Ghana,” they added.