Patrick Boamah, the Member of Parliament for Okaikwei Central, has accused the Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson. Mr. Boamah stated that the Minister is not following the new public procurement rules. These rules were part of the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review.
Mr. Boamah made these remarks during a parliamentary debate. He questioned the government's commitment to being open and fair in how it gives out contracts. He believes the actions related to constituency projects contradict the reforms.
The MP argued that the government's actions show a lack of commitment to transparency. This is despite the proposed reforms aimed at improving procurement processes.
The debate focused on the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review. This review outlines the government's financial plans and performance.