Adei’s bribery allegations “unsubstantiated and highly presumptuous” – Roads Ministry
The Ministry of Roads and Highways has revealed that the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has concluded its investigations into an allegation of organised crime at the ministry by Prof Stephen Adei.
On October 20, 2024, Prof Adei, in an interview with TV3, alleged that he has information to the effect that persons seeking road contracts are told: “Road contracts will be given to you, provided you pay 1 million upfront…”.
The ministry had described the allegations as surprising as the processes leading to the award of road contracts are open, transparent, competitive, and in accordance with the law.
In a statement, the ministry said EOCO has concluded its investigations and has proven that the allegations were false.
“EOCO has determined that ‘from the totality of the available information to the office, Prof. Stephen Adei’s comments were found to be unfortunate and general within the context of perceived corruption in the country’.
“EOCO, therefore, concludes that the matter is disposed of as unsubstantiated and highly presumptuous,” the statement said.
Below is the full statement by the ministry
