- Minister warns contractors to meet deadlines or face termination.
- No extensions or variations will be allowed.
- Contractors who fail to meet timelines won't get paid.
- Minister disappointed with contractor's performance, expects completion by Sept 15.
Local Government Minister, Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah, has issued a stern warning to contractors working on government projects to complete their tasks within the stipulated timeframe. He made this statement during an inspection of ongoing projects in the Ahanta West and Effia Kwesimintsim municipalities in the Western Region.
The Minister emphasized that the government’s aim is to bring development to the region through the Ghana Secondary City project, and any contractor that hinders this goal will face contract termination.
Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah stated that the government will not entertain any requests for variations or extensions, and will reject any certificate of variation. He also warned that contractors who fail to meet the timelines will not receive additional payment.
The Minister warned that if a contractor is unable to deliver within the agreed timeframe, the contract will be cancelled and re-awarded to a more competent and qualified contractor. He emphasized that this has been explicitly communicated to the contractors.
During the inspection, the Minister expressed disappointment with the contractor’s performance, but acknowledged their assurance to complete the project by September 15.
He noted that the project is substantially behind schedule, and raised concerns with the contractor, who promised to achieve near completion by September 15.
The Minister also expressed concerns about the contractor’s capacity to handle multiple projects simultaneously, citing the construction of 50 lockable shops at the market square.
John Agyare, MCE of Ahanta West, shared his thoughts on the matter, stating that the project has been delayed for the past month. He noted that the contractor has provided a timeline and promised to complete the project by September 15.
Agyare expressed hope that the contractor will keep their promise and complete the project by September 15, without the need for further inspections or monitoring. The Minister’s warning serves as a reminder to contractors to prioritize their work and meet deadlines, to avoid facing contract termination and reputational damage.
