The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Upper East Region has called on the Ghana Highway Authority (GHA) to immediately direct contractors working on the Sumbrungu-Namong Road to rectify what it describes as extensive defects that have developed on sections of the road less than two years after its completion.
The party expressed concern over the deteriorating condition of the approximately 11-kilometre road, arguing that its rapid deterioration raises serious questions about the quality of workmanship, materials used and adherence to approved engineering standards.
“The rapid failure of portions of this road raises serious and legitimate questions about the quality of workmanship, the materials used and adherence to approved engineering specifications during construction. This is unacceptable,” the statement said.
According to the NDC, records from the Ghana Highway Authority as of July 3, 2026, indicate that the partial reconstruction and upgrading of the Sumbrungu-Namong Road was undertaken under four contract lots with a combined value of GH¢50.83 million.
The party said all four contracts commenced on August 2, 2021, with a scheduled completion date of July 8, 2022.
The contracts were awarded as follows:
• Lot One (Km 0–3) to Gbanzab Co. Ltd at GH¢14.51 million;
• Lot Two (Km 3–6) to Hajisam Ventures Ltd at GH¢14.40 million;
• Lot Three (Km 6–9) to Dot Sky Invest. at GH¢11.30 million; and
• Lot Four (Km 9–11) to Salabahs Enterprise at GH¢10.62 million.
The NDC maintained that road infrastructure represents a significant public investment and that citizens deserve durable, safe and quality roads that provide value for money.
“As a party committed to supporting President John Dramani Mahama’s Reset Agenda, we believe every cedi of public expenditure must deliver value for money. Accountability, transparency and quality service delivery must guide the execution of all government projects,” the statement added.
The party also expressed solidarity with residents of Sumbrungu, Zorko, the Bolgatanga Technical University community, residents along the Namong corridor and other motorists who rely on the road.
It called on the Ghana Highway Authority to direct all four contractors to mobilise to their respective sections within two weeks to undertake remedial works at no additional cost to the taxpayer.
According to the statement, failure by any contractor to comply should trigger regulatory and contractual sanctions.
The NDC proposed that the Ministry of Roads and Highways and other relevant institutions review the performance of the contractors and consider sanctions, including possible suspension or disqualification from future public contracts where warranted.
It further called for the suspension of any interim payment certificates, completion certificates or other contractual payments until all identified defects have been satisfactorily rectified and independently certified.
The party also demanded that the Ghana Highway Authority publicly disclose the certification and payment history for all four contract lots to promote transparency and accountability in the management of public funds.
“The era in which contractors execute substandard public works, pocket public funds and walk away without consequence must end. Every contractor entrusted with public resources must be held to the highest standards of professionalism, quality and value for money,” the statement concluded.
The Upper East Regional Communication Bureau reaffirmed its commitment to advocating accountability and quality infrastructure delivery, insisting that public investments must produce lasting benefits for communities across the region.
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