President John Mahama has told investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni that his petition to discontinue the YEA-Zoomlion contract "is being given the necessary attention." Two weeks ago, the multiple award-winning journalist formally petitioned President Mahama to discontinue the 19-year-old contract between the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) and Zoomlion Ghana Limited.
Under the last contract that expired in September 2024, GH¢850 was allocated to each sweeper.
Zoomlion keeps GH¢600 and pays the sweepers GH¢250 a month, according to the contract.
Zoomlion also charges interest if the YEA delays in paying the company for three months.
