Ahmed Ibrahim, the Minister-Designate for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs, has revealed significant gaps in the implementation of the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP), citing the absence of formal agreements, management structures, and proper oversight mechanisms.
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo launched the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP) to expedite the completion of district road projects nationwide.
Funded through the District Assemblies Common Fund and support from donor partners, DRIP seeks to tackle infrastructure challenges within Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs).
However, while speaking during his vetting before the Appointments Committee on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, Ahmed Ibrahim highlighted critical challenges hindering the project's success. "The District Road Improvement Programme is a laudable initiative, jointly conceived by the Committee on Local Government, Parliament's leadership, and the Administrator of the District Assemblies Common Fund," he noted. "Unfortunately, while it is being said that the programme is owned by the Ministry of Local Government, the ministry was not part of the procurement process.
