$65m GARID flood protection funds diverted to COVID-19 activities under Akufo-Addo – Finance Ministry
Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Finance, Frederick Amissah, said the funds were part of the World Bank-funded Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) Project, which was designed to address flooding challenges in the Greater Accra Region.
According to Mr Amissah, the John Dramani Mahama administration uncovered several instances of what he described as inappropriate use of borrowed funds after assuming office in 2025.
Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on Monday, July 6, Mr Amissah rejected claims that delays in releasing funds contributed to challenges affecting the project.
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