Compensation claim differences don’t prove misconduct or deliberate inflation – GhIS replies Roads Minister

The Ghana Institution of Surveyors (GhIS) has responded to criticisms over discrepancies in compensation claim assessments for road projects, asserting that such differences do not necessarily indicate professional misconduct or deliberate inflation. In a statement released on August 21, GhIS clarified that while they do not condone fraud or professional misconduct, variations in compensation claims can arise from various legitimate factors such as the interests involved, valuation methodologies, and specific circumstances of each case.

The organization emphasized the constitutional and legal rights of individuals affected by compulsory acquisition to fair and adequate compensation, and encouraged them to seek independent advice or challenge assessments through legal channels. GhIS stressed the importance of professional integrity and adherence to verifiable evidence, applicable law, and recognized valuation standards in their assessments.

The Institution is currently investigating the allegations and is open to supporting an independent review of disputed cases. This comes in response to comments by the Minister for Roads and Highways, Govern Kwame Agbodza, who raised concerns about two quantity surveyors allegedly inflating compensation claims, a practice he claimed has resulted in substantial financial losses for the state and project delays.

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