We will soon blacklist non-performing contractors — Ahmed Ibrahim
The Minister of Works, Housing and Water Resources, Ahmed Ibrahim, has called for stronger monitoring and accountability in the implementation of government projects, warning contractors who fail to perform to risk termination of their contracts and possible blacklisting. According to the Minister, the leadership of the Ministry, together with the Chief Director and Deputy Minister, […]
Minister of Works, Housing and Water Resources Ahmed Ibrahim has urged for enhanced monitoring and accountability in the execution of government projects, threatening to terminate contracts and blacklist contractors who fail to deliver. The Minister plans to inspect all 76 ongoing projects managed by the Ministry in 2026, verifying progress on-site.
Addressing a sector retreat in Accra, Ibrahim cautioned contractors against abandoning sites and emphasized the importance of fulfilling contractual duties. Contractors found lacking in performance could face contract cancellation and future blacklisting, barring them from bidding on future projects under the Ministry or its affiliated entities.
Ibrahim stressed that the monitoring initiative aims to ensure government investments yield tangible benefits for Ghanaians, holding contractors responsible for delays, subpar work, and project abandonment. He advocated for Ghanaian solutions to housing challenges, citing Kenya's housing financing model through building material levies.
The Ministry will continue exploring sustainable strategies to improve project delivery and maximize the utilization of public resources for the nation's welfare.
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