Pwalugu Dam Contractor Received No Payment – Energy Minister
Jinapor says claims of $11.9 million payout are inaccurate as case is referred to Attorney-General
- Energy Minister says no payment was made to Pwalugu Dam contractor
- Claims of $11.9 million disbursement dismissed as inaccurate
- Case referred to Attorney-General as contractor reportedly leaves Ghana
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has clarified that the contractor for the Pwalugu Multipurpose Dam project was not paid for any work done, dismissing earlier claims circulating in the public domain.
Speaking before Parliament’s Government Assurances Committee, Jinapor said preliminary investigations by his Ministry found no evidence of financial disbursement to the contractor.
His comments contradict earlier reports alleging that $11.9 million had been paid despite little or no progress on the project.
According to the Minister, the matter has now been referred to the Attorney-General for further investigation and possible prosecution. He added that the situation is complicated by the fact that the contractor has since left Ghana.
The Pwalugu Multipurpose Dam project, designed to support irrigation, flood control, and power generation in northern Ghana, has been plagued by delays and controversy since its inception.
Concerns over procurement processes, funding, and execution have kept the project in the spotlight, with questions lingering over its progress and management.
Jinapor noted that the latest findings present a different perspective on the issue, suggesting that previous claims about payments made may not reflect the true state of affairs.
