Procurement Specialist at the University of Cape Coast, Kwabena Kankanfo Oheneba-Gyebi, has stated that Ghana does not need the recently signed Value for Money Bill, but rather stricter enforcement of existing laws.
Speaking in an interview on ‘Anopa Bofoo’ on Friday, April 10, 2026, he explained that achieving value for money depends on effectively enforcing key frameworks such as the Public Procurement Act, the Public Financial Management Act, and the Internal Audit Agency Act.
“We don’t need an Act, we need enforcement. The Acts are there, we need enforcement, and the enforcement too the agencies are there so once the agencies are there we need empowerment,” he said.
He further emphasized the need to build the capacity of officials within these agencies, stating that equipping them with the right skills will improve their effectiveness and outcomes.
“ If they need training skills, if it’s skills they need we must train them whether internally or by bringing in external trainers,” he said.
He warned that personal interests and financial gain among officials undermine value for money, calling for strict sanctions to address such practices.
“If individuals put personal gain ahead of the national interest, it undermines value for money; therefore, such conduct must be identified and sanctioned accordingly,” he stated.
He added that if government intends to establish an office dedicated to ensuring value for money, it should consider amending existing laws rather than creating new ones, in order to avoid duplication.
Source: Bertina Ofosu
