The Member of Parliament for Techiman South and Ranking Member for Works and Housing, Honourable Martin Kwaku Adjei Mensah Korsah has rejected claims of financial impropriety by NPP under the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development project, insisting that no official audit has established any wrongdoing. He argued that figures circulating in the media lack official backing from the Ministry of Finance or the project’s implementation authorities.
Discussing the matter, Honourable Korsah stated that public debate around the project has increasingly shifted away from the real challenge facing Accra. He said recent floods, loss of lives and widespread destruction should compel authorities to focus on completing critical mitigation works.
According to the Ranking Member, neither the Project Implementation Unit of GARID nor the Ministry of Finance has publicly released figures supporting allegations being circulated. He noted that much of the discussion has been driven by commentary in the media space instead of official documentation.
Furthermore, he stressed that the project has undergone regular oversight by the World Bank. He pointed to implementation reports issued in September 2024 and May 2026, saying neither document suggested any misapplication of funds.
Honourable Korsah also referenced parliamentary briefings he has attended in his capacity as Ranking Member for Works and Housing. He said no presentation before the committee has indicated that GARID resources were diverted from their approved purpose.
“If anybody has studied the GARID project, they must know that it contains an emergency response component. The use of 65 million dollars was approved under an emergency trigger with World Bank clearance and the amount was later replaced under a subsequent financing arrangement.”
Honourable Martin Kwaku Adjei Mensah Korsah
Turning to the emergency funding arrangement, he explained that the previous administration applied 65 million dollars from the project to respond to the COVID’19 emergency after obtaining approval from the World Bank. He added that the amount was subsequently restored through an additional 150 million dollar financing package.
In addition, Honourable Korsah explained that World Bank funded projects include management, monitoring, evaluation and implementation costs. He said such expenditures are standard requirements for running complex development programmes.
He further argued that every GARID expenditure passed through donor vetting and approval processes before disbursement. From his perspective, the absence of any official finding of wrongdoing should guide public discussion of the project.
Against this backdrop, the MP urged stakeholders to prioritise completion of flood mitigation works instead of turning the issue into a political contest. He said the devastation caused by recent floods demands practical action and renewed attention to unfinished infrastructure projects.
Lawmaker Calls For Completion Of Stalled Flood Projects
Honourable Martin Kwaku Adjei Mensah Korsah called for urgent completion of stalled flood mitigation works and challenged critics to rely on official records. He said the focus should remain on protecting lives and property across vulnerable communities.
Addressing questions about the use of million of dollars from the project by the previous administration, Honourable Korsah reiterated that the World Bank approved the emergency application of the funds during the COVID 19 period. He added that the amount was later replaced through a subsequent financing package.
According to the Ranking Member, the previous administration left more than 200 million dollars available for ongoing works while several projects remained incomplete. He argued that public attention should now be directed toward finishing those projects instead of debating unofficial figures.
He also questioned the sudden emergence of multiple spending claims in the media. He said he has attended meetings involving the World Bank, the Ministry of Works and Housing and technical officials without encountering the figures currently being discussed publicly.
Moreover, Honourable Korsah called for officially sanctioned data if government intends to invite scrutiny of the project. He stated that conflicting numbers circulating in public discourse only distract from the substantive issues.
Drawing on his experience as Ranking Member, he challenged critics to point to any World Bank report indicating misconduct under GARID. He argued that allegations should be backed by verifiable evidence instead of speculation.
He further linked the project to a longer national effort to address flooding in Accra. He recalled that the initiative was developed with technical experts and secured through international financing before implementation began.
In a broader appeal, Honourable Korsah pointed to other World Bank funded projects such as Secondary Cities and SOCO, saying many inherited projects have slowed despite available funding. He said several contractors have reported delays in payments while important infrastructure remains unfinished.
“If anyone has evidence of wrongdoing, let the investigations proceed and let those responsible answer. Ghanaians deserve facts, accountability and completion of the projects that were started to protect communities from flooding.”
Honourable Martin Kwaku Adjei Mensah Korsah
He emphasised that public officials must be prepared to account for their actions whenever credible evidence exists. At the same time, he urged authorities to avoid damaging reputations through allegations that have not been established by official investigations.
Returning to the central issue, Honourable Korsah argued that the purpose of the GARID project has never changed. He said the project is focused on flood mitigation and resilient infrastructure, and he urged the current government to move quickly to complete the stalled works for the benefit of affected communities.
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