The Minority appears interested in the cost components that make up the just-launched District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP) by the government.
The NDC MPs have invoked the Right to Information Law to demand more details on the procurement of the earthmoving equipment.
In a letter signed by Bawku Central MP Mahama Ayariga, the caucus requested that the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development and the Administrator of the District Assembly Common Fund (DACF) provide the full cost of the construction equipment being distributed to various districts under DRIP.
Read Minority's full statement below:
The newly launched District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP) aims to revitalise road infrastructure nationwide by allocating earth-moving equipment to Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs).
Under DRIP, funded through the District Assembly Common Fund and supported by donor partners, MMDAs will receive essential equipment such as Caterpillars, Bulldozers, and Concrete Mixers.
These resources are intended to bolster road construction efforts and address longstanding infrastructure challenges across Ghana.
The initiative aims to expedite the completion of road projects and enhance agricultural activities in farming communities by facilitating better access to markets and reducing transportation costs.
Improved rural road networks are expected to mitigate post-harvest losses for farmers, contributing to economic stability and food security.
During a media briefing, Martin Adjei Mensah Korsah, Minister for Local Government, Decentralisation, and Rural Development, emphasised DRIP’s transformative impact.
“The District Road Improvement Programme is a crucial initiative aimed at enhancing road infrastructure in rural areas,” Mr Korsah stated.
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