If this gov't can achieve 60% of the Big Push projects..they will win the next election —Kofi Bentil

Kofi Bentil, Senior Vice President of IMANI Africa, has claimed that irregularities in awarding contracts under the government’s Big Push infrastructure programme emerged from the very first month of the administration.

Speaking on Newsfile on JoyNews on Saturday, March 28, Bentil raised concerns about the prevalence of sole-sourced contracts and what he described as opaque procurement processes.

He warned that such practices could weaken transparency and diminish public confidence in the management of major infrastructure projects.

Bentil also linked the successful execution of the Big Push projects to potential political outcomes, noting that the completion of key initiatives, such as the Kumasi Expressway, could significantly impact electoral results.

“If this government can achieve 60% of the Big Push projects and they complete the Kumasi Expressway, they will win the next election,” he said.

His statements come amid continued scrutiny from civil society and the media regarding the implementation of Big Push contracts, particularly around sole-sourcing, with questions being raised about efficiency, value for money, and accountability in public procurement.