A former Deputy Upper West Regional Minister, Abu Kansangbata, has joined growing calls for a forensic audit into the controversial $30 million Salaga Road contract signed under the administration.
In a strongly-worded statement made available to GhanaWeb, the former minister accused government institutions, particularly within the road sector, of deep-rooted negligence, mismanagement, and a culture of impunity that has cost the nation millions of dollars.
According to Kansangbata, the Salaga Road contract is a reflection of systemic corruption and a clear example of how the misuse of public funds undermines national development. "How can a government mismanage state resources to the tune of $30 million without following proper procurement procedures or securing funding guarantees? "This isn't just poor governance it's a betrayal of the public trust," Abu Kansangbata lamented, adding that this is "a broken and unaccountable system" within the Ministry of Roads and its agencies, where some contractors are allegedly paid twice for the same work.
He emphasised the urgent need for structural and radical reforms in governance, calling for strict sanctions on all public officials whether political appointees, civil servants, or technical advisors found culpable in the scandal.
