NDC Chairman pushes back on spending criticism, says gov’t will pay for work done

NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah has rejected criticism of the government’s spending levels, insisting that funds will be released only when work has been properly completed.” He said the criticism would be different if government lacked funds to execute projects, but argued that spending must be guided by proper procedures and value for money.

But speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on Tuesday, Asiedu Nketiah explained that government spending follows processes, especially procurement, before payments can be made.