The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has announced that the Government of Ghana will initiate legal proceedings to recover approximately US$30 million from the Indian construction firm JMC, following its alleged failure to commence work on a road project despite receiving a mobilisation payment.
According to the Minister, the contract formed part of a broader project approved by Parliament at an estimated cost of US$158.6 million, with completion originally expected last year. He explained that JMC had presented itself as both technically and financially capable, successfully securing the contract after appealing for consideration.
However, the Minister disclosed that nearly US$30 million was disbursed to the company as mobilisation funds, yet no tangible progress has been recorded at the project site. He described the situation as deeply concerning, noting that the contractor “didn’t even do one per cent of the work.”
In response, the Ministry has resolved to pursue legal action to recover the disbursed funds. Mr Agbodza emphasised that the government will not tolerate contractual violations that undermine the execution of critical infrastructure projects.
He further indicated that the Ministry is collaborating with the Attorney General’s office to ensure that due process is followed in retrieving the funds. Legal steps are expected to be intensified in the coming weeks.
Although the specific project in question was not disclosed, the Minister reiterated the government’s commitment to safeguarding public resources and enforcing accountability in public procurement and infrastructure delivery.
JMC, an Indian multinational construction company, has undertaken a wide range of infrastructure projects globally, including highways, bridges, flyovers, hospitals, power plants, and urban developments. The firm maintains that it adheres to principles of efficiency, cost control, sustainability, safety, and regulatory compliance in its operations.
