The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has warned that surveyors involved in compensation claims may face legal action. He stated the government is considering reporting two quantity surveyors to the Economic and Organised Crime Office EOCO.
This potential action stems from allegations that these surveyors are attempting to inflate compensation amounts. These claims relate to properties affected by ongoing road construction projects.
Minister Agbodza indicated that some surveyors allegedly persuade project-affected persons to reject valuations provided by the government.
These surveyors then reportedly promise to secure higher compensation for the property owners.
The Minister did not name the surveyors or the specific road projects involved.
He suggested that such practices could be seen as an attempt to defraud the state.
The government aims to ensure fair compensation while preventing fraudulent claims.
Further investigation by EOCO could follow if the allegations are substantiated.