Government Pays Over GH¢6 Billion to Contractors, Says Majority Leader_

The Majority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has revealed that the government has paid contractors in excess of GH¢6 billion within the last two months. 

This payment has led to the resumption of stalled road works, with contractors returning to site.

Afenyo-Markin made this statement on the floor of Parliament, contradicting the Minority Caucus's claim that the government borrowed GH¢7 billion from the Treasury Bill market to pay contractors. The Chamber of Construction Industry had also denied this claim.

The Majority Leader emphasized, "In the last two months, the government has paid contractors in excess of GH¢6 billion. I repeat, GH¢6 billion. These monies, Mr. Speaker, paid contractors have enabled them to get back to the roads. We know what is happening in our constituencies. We know that contractors are back on site. Roadworks are ongoing."

This payment is expected to boost the progress of various road projects across the country, addressing the concerns of commuters and stakeholders.