Ghana GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi Defends Sole Sourcing for Big Push Road Projects, Dismisses Allegations of Abuse or Cost Inflation
The Chief Executive Officer of Ghana GoldBod, Sammy Gyamfi, has strongly defended the government’s decision to use sole sourcing for critical road projects under the Big Push infrastructure initiative, describing claims of abuse or inflated costs as baseless.
In a detailed statement issued on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, Gyamfi responded to a recent publication by The Fourth Estate that raised concerns about procurement processes, particularly the award of 81 sole-sourced contracts worth over GHS 73 billion within seven months under the Minister for Transport, Governs Kwame Agbodza.
Key Points from Sammy Gyamfi’s Defence
There is “not a scintilla of evidence” to support allegations of wrongdoing or cost inflation.
All sole-sourced contracts under the Big Push programme received the necessary Public Procurement Authority (PPA) approval and underwent Value for Money audits.
Payments are made strictly based on actual work certified by independent consultants.
The contracts were awarded to multiple competent and experienced contractors, not a single entity.
Gyamfi emphasised the urgency of the projects, arguing that going through the full competitive tendering process would have caused significant delays, potentially pushing completion dates beyond 2028.
He cited past examples, such as the Road Toll project, where traditional tendering took over a year due to its complexity.
Clarification on Inherited Projects
The CEO addressed what he described as a key misconception in media reports. He clarified that 23 road projects inherited from the previous NPP administration — including the Suame Interchange, Ofankor-Nsawam, and Adenta-Dodowa — were not re-awarded by the current government. Instead, they were simply novated (transferred) and funded under the Big Push programme.
“These projects were not re-awarded but simply novated and funded under the Big Push programme. The Fourth Estate could have reported this more accurately,” he stated.
Government’s Position on Sole Sourcing
Gyamfi noted that while the NDC had previously criticised the unjustified use of sole sourcing, the party had never argued that all sole sourcing was unlawful. In the case of the Big Push projects, he maintained that sole sourcing was fully justified due to the urgent need to deliver critical infrastructure.
“There is no evidence of inflation or abuse,” he concluded.
The statement reinforces the government’s stance that sole sourcing, when properly approved and audited, remains a lawful and necessary procurement method for time-sensitive national projects, while ensuring transparency and value for money.
The Fourth Estate has not yet issued a response to Gyamfi’s rebuttal.
This development keeps the debate on public procurement practices, transparency, and infrastructure delivery firmly in the spotlight
