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Accountability Questions Linger Over GARID Loan

Lilian Ahedorby Lilian Ahedor
May 20, 2024
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Accountability Questions Linger Over GARID Loan

GARID Projects

Ghana, as a state, struggles to manage its finances, a challenge shared by many developing countries. The government’s lack of accountability has sparked widespread concern among citizens, civil society, and international partners.

This phenomenon stems from weak institutions and corruption; lack of transparency and inefficient budgeting; limited technical capacity and political interference and Inadequate laws, regulations, and citizen participation among others.

Furthermore, corruption and weak institutions hinder effective resource management. Public officials and politicians often abuse their power for personal gain, embezzling funds and mismanaging resources. Lax oversight, inadequate training, and insufficient resources worsen the issue.

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Lack of transparency and inefficient budgeting further compound the issue. Inadequate disclosure of financial information makes it difficult for citizens and stakeholders to track resource usage, while poor budget planning, allocation, and execution lead to mismanagement of resources.

Moreover, limited technical capacity and political interference also hinder effective resource management.

As such, insufficient expertise and skills in financial management, accounting, and auditing, combined with political influence and interference in financial management and accountability processes, undermine efforts to ensure accountability.

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Additionally, weak legal frameworks and inadequate enforcement of existing laws, insufficient civic engagement and oversight due to limited access to information and inadequate mechanisms for citizen involvement, and weak internal controls and inadequate segregation of duties enable fraud and mismanagement.

Recently, Hon. Kofi Adams, Member of Parliament for Buem Constituency, revealed that the government could only account for $42 million out of a US$ 200 million loan meant for the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development Project (GARID).

This raises serious questions about the whereabouts of the remaining US$ 158 million, sparking concerns about potential mismanagement or corruption.

According to the MP the Minority’s walkout of Parliament on Friday, May 17, was prompted by their refusal to endorse an additional $150 million for the GARID project.

He emphasized that given the government’s inability to account for the initial US$ 200 million, the Caucus did not want to be complicit in potentially perpetuating financial irregularities.

“We thought you had taken $200 million but nothing has come out of it and you took a portion of it, claiming that per the arrangements that you had with the World Bank, you could use some part of that facility to support COVID-19 and COVID-19 funds too, you have not accounted for them”.

“We don’t even know how the $65 million of the original GARID funding of $200 million was spent, whether it was spent properly or not. For the remaining $135 million, they could only account for about $42 million and so the rest of the money is unaccounted for.”

Hon. Kofi Adams

Moreover, Adams alleged that some contractors were paid in full for no work done, while others received payment for partially completed work, with some projects only 18-20% complete, raising concerns about gross inefficiency and potential corruption.

Addressing Ghana’s Financial Accountability Challenges

The inability of the government to account for money and resources has been a longstanding challenge, hindering the country’s development and perpetuating corruption.

the case for shared team accountability

Addressing these challenges requires a comprehensive approach that includes institutional strengthening, capacity building, transparency and accountability measures, and citizen engagement and participation.

As such, the government must prioritize institutional strengthening which involves the establishment of independent and effective oversight bodies, a strengthened judiciary, and enhanced audit institutions.

Transparency and accountability can be ensured through openness in government financial transactions, publication of budget documents and audit reports, and whistleblower protection mechanisms.

Also, capacity building is essential, thus, providing training and technical skills for public officials in financial management, accounting, and auditing.

Similarly, citizen participation can be enhanced through mechanisms for engagement and oversight, civic participation in budget planning, and support for civil society organizations advocating for transparency and accountability.

Most importantly, a robust legal framework, effective enforcement of laws and regulations, and political will are vital for tackling corruption and ensuring accountability.

International support, technology, education, and awareness can also play critical roles in addressing this challenge.

Likewise, incentives for transparency and accountability, as well as sanctions for corruption and mismanagement, can help promote a culture of accountability within the government.

Consequently, by adopting a multifaceted approach that prioritizes transparency, accountability, and value for money, Ghana can overcome its accountability challenges, optimize resource management, and drive sustainable development that benefits all citizens.

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