President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to amend Ghana’s Public Procurement Act to significantly limit the use of single sourcing in government contracts, in a move aimed at strengthening transparency and ensuring value for money in public spending.
Speaking during a dialogue with Civil Society Organisations at Jubilee House, the President emphasized that single sourcing must be applied only in exceptional circumstances. He noted that over-reliance on the method has raised concerns about accountability and cost efficiency in the award of public contracts.
“It is precisely for such situations that I announce government will introduce amendments to the Public Procurement Act to limit single sourcing, to promote transparency and ensure proper value for money,” he stated.
As part of the broader reform agenda, President Mahama has directed the Ministry of Finance to fast-track the establishment of an Independent Value for Money Office. The proposed office will play a key oversight role by subjecting all single-source procurements to rigorous value-for-money assessments once the legal amendments are passed.
The announcement has been welcomed by civil society groups, who view the move as a major step toward reducing corruption risks and improving fiscal discipline in public procurement processes.
If approved by Parliament, the proposed changes are expected to reshape how government contracts are awarded, placing greater emphasis on competitive bidding and accountability across all sectors.
