My government won’t tolerate waste or inefficiency – Mahama 

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that road contractors who previously halted work on projects across the country will soon return to their sites. The decision follows the conclusion of an audit conducted by the Auditor-General into contracts awarded under the previous administration.

Addressing party supporters and traditional leaders at Jackson Park in Koforidua as part of his Eastern Regional “Thank You” Tour, the President assured Ghanaians that his administration remains committed to restoring public confidence in infrastructure delivery through transparency and fiscal discipline.

According to President Mahama, the audit was a necessary measure to verify the legitimacy of existing contracts, weed out questionable arrangements, and ensure value for money in public procurement. He emphasized that only contractors cleared through the audit process would be allowed back on site.

“We are not interested in repeating mistakes of the past. This government is focused on accelerating development without tolerating waste or inefficiency,” he stated.

The President said the resumption of these projects would significantly improve road connectivity and reduce transportation bottlenecks, particularly in underserved regions. He called on the public to hold contractors and government agencies accountable to timelines and standards.

The event also saw a strong endorsement from the Eastern Regional House of Chiefs. Its President, Nene Sakite II, commended the President’s approach to governance and development within his first 120 days in office.

“As the saying goes, good is not good enough where better is possible. Your leadership must now build on this momentum to bring sustainable development, hope, and prosperity to all Ghanaians,” Nene Sakite said.

He also pledged the continued support of traditional rulers in tackling illegal mining (galamsey), urging the President not to relent in his fight to protect the country’s forests, rivers, and farmlands.

President Mahama further reiterated that development under his administration would not be driven by political loyalty but by strategic needs. He stressed that all regions, regardless of their political affiliations, would benefit from national development programs.

The return of road contractors, many of whom had abandoned projects due to payment delays or contractual disputes, is expected to revive hundreds of stalled infrastructure works. These include feeder roads, inter-town highways, and key urban networks that play vital roles in local economic development.