The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has disclosed that the contractor awarded the Pwalugu Multipurpose Dam project did not receive any payment for work carried out, contrary to earlier allegations circulating in the public domain.
Speaking during an appearance before the Government Assurances Committee of Parliament, the Minister provided clarity on the status of the controversial project, which has been the subject of intense public scrutiny in recent months.
According to Jinapor, initial findings from a preliminary investigation conducted by his Ministry indicate that no financial disbursement was made to the contractor for the execution of the project.
This revelation challenges earlier claims that a sum of $11.9 million had been paid despite little or no work on the ground.
“Our preliminary investigations show that the contractor was not paid for the work done and so we have referred the matter to the Attorney General for investigation and possible prosecution.
“The only unfortunate thing is that the contractor has left the shores of Ghana and so the Attorney General is well placed to handle that matter.”
The Pwalugu Multipurpose Dam project, which was envisioned as a major infrastructure initiative to support irrigation, flood control, and power generation in northern Ghana, has faced significant delays and controversy since its announcement.
Questions over procurement processes, funding arrangements, and project execution have continued to dominate public discourse.
Earlier reports had alleged that the contractor responsible for the project had been paid $11.9 million without delivering on the agreed scope of work.
However, the minister’s latest disclosure introduces a different dimension to the issue, suggesting that the narrative may not accurately reflect the financial transactions tied to the project.
Jinapor further noted that the departure of the contractor from Ghana presents an additional challenge in resolving the matter swiftly.
