GH¢21m spent on Black Star Square renovation in 2024 despite relocation of Independence event
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The Office of Government Machinery has disclosed that 21 million Ghana Cedis was paid to contractors for the renovation of the Black Star Square ahead of the 67th Independence Day Celebration in 2024, despite the event being held in the Eastern Region.
According to him, although the Independence Day celebration was relocated, the renovation works at the Black Star Square became necessary to prepare the facility for the Presidential Inauguration.
Appearing before the Public Accounts Committee, the Chief Director of the Office of Government Machinery, Dr. Abubakar Wayo, explained that the change in venue was based on an executive decision taken after the contract had already been awarded.
The revelation follows a question posed by a member of the committee, Edem Agbana.
Source: Classfmonline.com/Zita Okwang
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